The CF34 range of engines are a series of high-bypass turbofan engines. The engines can trace their routes back to the TF34 military engines from which they are developed.
The GE CF34-3A engines have been used for two private jets – the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A and Bombardier Challenger 601-3AER.
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A is a large jet manufactured by Bombardier between 1987 and 1993. The maximum cruise speed of the 601-3A is 459 knots with a maximum cruising altitude of 41,000 feet.
When in the optimal configuration, the maximum range of the Challenger 601-3A is 3,100 nautical miles.
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3AER is the extended range variant of the Challenger 601-3A, having between manufactured between 1988 and 1993. The range was increased from 3,100 nautical miles to 3,590 nautical miles.
General Electric CF34-3A Specs
| Thrust | 9,220 lbs |
| Pressure Ratio | 21:1 |
| Bypass Ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Airflow | 319.7 lbs/second |
| SFC | 0.357 lbs/hour |
| Fan Diameter | 44 inches |
| Length | 103 inches |
| Weight | 1,625 lbs |