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Airbus A319 CJ vs CL-600 Challenger

Airbus A319 CJ vs CL-600 Challenger at a glance — top speed 870 vs 882 km/h, range 11,650 vs 7,400 km, built 1,499 vs 1,066 units.

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 25 August 1995 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1995 1980
Number produced 1499 units 1066 units
Average unit price $80 million $14 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 19.6 m
Height 11.8 m 6.3 m
Length 33.8 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 4,146 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 15 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.