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he Challenger is a twin-engine executive jet used in the Canadian Forces as a medium- to long-range transport Aircraft.
The Challenger is a twin-engine executive jet used in the Canadian Forces as a medium- to long-range transport Aircraft.


ChallengerBased in Ottawa, but belonging to 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., 412 (T) Squadron provides high-ranking government officials and foreign dignitaries with air transportation worldwide.
ChallengerBased in Ottawa, but belonging to 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., 412 (T) Squadron provides high-ranking government officials and foreign dignitaries with air transportation worldwide.


Four VIP Challengers and two Utility Challengers are assigned to the Squadron.Challenger The Utility Challengers are used for military transport and can be configured for medical evacuation for CF personnel on duty anywhere in the world.
Four VIP Challengers and two Utility Challengers are assigned to the Squadron.Challenger The Utility Challengers are used for military transport and can be configured for medical evacuation for CF personnel on duty anywhere in the world.

Revision as of 12:15, 31 July 2006

CC-144
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Length:20.85 m
Wingspan: 18.84 m
Height: 5.84m
Weight 18,779 kg
Engine: 2 General Electric CF34
Speed: Mach 0.83
Ceiling: 12,496 m
Range: 2200-3200 nm
Passengers: 9 passengers or 3 litters
Years Procured: 1982 to 1985 and 2002

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The Challenger is a twin-engine executive jet used in the Canadian Forces as a medium- to long-range transport Aircraft.

ChallengerBased in Ottawa, but belonging to 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., 412 (T) Squadron provides high-ranking government officials and foreign dignitaries with air transportation worldwide.

Four VIP Challengers and two Utility Challengers are assigned to the Squadron.Challenger The Utility Challengers are used for military transport and can be configured for medical evacuation for CF personnel on duty anywhere in the world.