The CF34 Engine
Setting the standard for business reliability
Since its service entry on the Challenger 601 Corporate Jet, the CF34 has earned an industry leading reputation as one of the cleanest, quietest, and most fuel efficient engines in its class.
The CF34 turbofan engine class has over 80 million flight hours. These rugged, airliner-class powerplants set a new standard in corporate aviation for reliability and low maintenance costs.
Models
CF34-3
Since its service entry in 1983 on the Challenger 601, 604, 605 and 650 Corporate Jet, the CF34 has earned an industry leading reputation as one of the cleanest, quietest, and most fuel-efficient engines in its class.
CF34-8
Built for growth, the CF34-8 is an advanced 14,000 pound thrust class turbofan propulsion system that takes full advantage of the experience gained on the CF34-3 engine's 27 million flight hours of operation.
CF34-10
The CF34-10 is rated at 18,000 to 20,000 pounds of thrust.
| CF34-3 | CF34-8C | CF34-8E | CF34-10A | CF34-10E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Information | |||||
| Fan/Compressor Stages | 1/14 | 1/10 | 1/10 | 1/3/9 | 1/3/9 |
| Low-Pressure Turbine / High-Pressure Turbine | 4/2 | 4/2 | 4/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Maximum Diameter (Inches) | 49 | 52 | 53.3 | 57 | 57 |
| Length (Inches) | 103 | 128 | 121.2 | 90 | 145.5 |
| Power Specifications | |||||
| Max Power at Sea Level | 9,220 | 13,790 | 14,510 | 18,285 | 20,000 |
| Overall Pressure Ratio at Max Power | 21:1 | 28:1 | 28.5:1 | 29:1 | 29:1 |