N851GK
Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16)
Bombardier Aerospace
9 Hours
Duration of Flight
4024 NM
Range
468 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16)
Overview
U.S. registration N851GK (reported owner KKH Rentals Inc). Exact FAA certificate/airworthiness dates not retrieved.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× General Electric CF34-3B (8729 lbf each)
- Range: 4024 nm
- Cruise: 459 kts
- Seats: 10
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 10–12 passenger executive layout (forward club, mid double-club, aft lounges); full galley and enclosed lavatory Large-cabin executive interior, multiple seating zones, internal baggage, entertainments systems; specific interior fit for N851GK not published Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 (typical for 604)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, N851GK, is a 2006-built Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-600-2B16) bearing serial number 5643. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporate entity KKH Rentals Inc of San Antonio, TX, US. Its documented market valuation is $6,000,000, reflecting age, configuration and typical Challenger 604 residuals for mid-2000s builds. Registered to a San Antonio–based corporation and operated from that home base, the airframe presents as a corporate-configured executive transport with a full galley and enclosed lavatory.
The cabin of this Challenger 604 is described in the typical 10–12 passenger executive layout with forward club seating, a mid double-club, and aft lounges; it is equipped with a full galley and an enclosed lavatory suited for executive missions. Avionics fit is the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 suite, a common installation for the 604 family that supports long-range, high-utilization operations. Typical missions for this airframe would include transcontinental and offshore executive transport within its 4,024 nm range and at a cruise of 459 kts, operated from its San Antonio corporate base. Maintenance and operational considerations for this specific airframe align with mid-2000s CF34-powered Challenger track records, with operator logistics coordinated through the owner, KKH Rentals Inc.
The Bombardier Challenger 604 family occupies a performance niche of large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets that offer transcontinental capability and robust runway performance for varied airports. Competing models in the same class include other large-cabin jets with similar range and seating, and demand among buyers and charter operators tends to focus on cabin comfort, avionics upgrades, and engine maintenance histories—areas directly relevant to a 2006 serial 5643 airframe. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific Challenger reflect age-related lifecycle status, typical aftermarket values near $6,000,000, and the operational economics of CF34-3B engine support.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N851GK | N1088 | N111RZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 5643 | 5798 | 5792 |
| Year Manufactured | 2006 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Duration of Flight | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Range | 4024 NM | 4045 NM | 4123 NM |
| Max Speed | 468 MPH | 470 MPH | 488 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |