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Old 27th Nov 2010, 18:56
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KyleRB
 
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That's brilliant!

What is its slow speed handling like during the take off and landing phases? I know a couple of guys who have flown the CL604 and they didn't like its handling. Does it have the same vices as the 600 series re hard wing issues in icing?

I agree it is a heavy plane which could do with more power. Take off performance looks sluggish - looks like it needs plenty of runway. Shame it can't manage 3000nm, perhaps they could fit yet another fuel tank and/or re-engine it!

It most definitely is a 4-5 hour plane. Apparently popular with the Russians. London - the near Middle East would appear to be its niche as well as quite deep into Russia.

Thanks!

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