Canadair CC-144A Challenger

The CC-144A Challenger is a twin engine executive jet used in the Canadian Forces as a high performance medium to long range transport aircraft. It is also used by 434 Electronic Warfare Squadron as an electronic warfare training aircraft and, as such, carries a wide variety of electronic warfare equipment.

Characteristics

Length:			20.85 m
Span:			18.84 m
Height:			5.84 m
Power:			Two AVCO Lycoming ALF 502L-2C engines, developing 33.36 kiloNewtons (kN) static thrust at take-off power
Speed:			Mach .83
Ceiling:		12,300 m
Range:			2,500 NM (4,630 km)
Crew:			4
Passenger Capacity:	12
Year(s) procured:	1983-85
Quantity in CF:		6 CC-144A (Transport)
			6 CE-144A (Electronic Warfare Training)
			3 CP-144A (Coastal Patrol)
Location(s):		Ottawa, Ontario
			Greenwood, Nova Scotia