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Meet our state-of-the-art fleet

Our fleet of three modern Challenger 650 ambulance jets embodies the highest standard in long-range medical transport. Each aircraft is outfitted with specially designed, multifunctional stretchers and a bright, soundproofed cabin to ensure maximum patient comfort and care. The advanced avionics in the cockpit allow Rega pilots to select optimal, time- and fuel-saving flight routes, thus improving the efficiency and speed of our missions. Dedicated exclusively to ambulance flights, the jets are equipped as intensive care units, providing state-of-the-art medical technology for critical care during even the longest flights.

Global air ambulance expertise – decades of proven excellence.

Ambulance jet Challenger 650 mood shot with blue sky

Excellence in air rescue – a tradition of caring on every mission.

Worldwide patient transport in Swiss quality.

Mood shot of the Challenger 650

Efficient ambulance jet services – top-level expertise and centralised operations.

360° view: Challenger 650 ambulance jet

Take a virtual seat in the cockpit or cabin of the Challenger 650 ambulance jet. Different perspectives and additional information give you a tangible and individual insight into this aircraft. 

In-house maintenance

After every repatriation mission, the Rega ambulance jets return to the hangar at the Rega Center. This allows the jet mechanics to inspect the aircraft on an almost daily basis, ensuring that they are always familiar with their condition. The mechanics are in close contact with the jet pilots, who keep them well informed about any issues. This collaboration enables the mechanics to rectify minor problems or faults immediately, so that the jets remain in top working order for forthcoming missions.

Technical data and cabin

Wing span19.61 m
Length20.86 m
Height6.40 m
Max. take-off weight21,863 kg
Max. range6,500 km / 3,500 nm
Max. flying speed850 km/h / 528 mph
Stretcher patient capacity4
Year of manufacture2017
Fully air-conditioned on ground 
Complies with all legal requirements worldwide (RVSM, MNPS, TAWS, etc.) 

 

Thanks to its various cabin configuration options, our Challenger 650 can transport up to four patients lying down. Two intensive-care units guarantee top-quality medical care. Depending on your needs and our possibilities, two business seats (patient's bed 3 on the diagram), as well as the crew rest (patient's bed 4), can be transformed into two additional stretcher areas.

Cabin comparison - Challenger 650 (left) vs. Learjet 35