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Airbus A321 vs CL-600 Challenger

Airbus A321 vs CL-600 Challenger at a glance — top speed 871 vs 882 km/h, range 5,930 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 19,550 kg, built 2,917 vs 1,066 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Specifications
Airbus A321 CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 27 February 1987 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1994 1980
Number produced 2917 units 1066 units
Average unit price $120 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 37.6 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 4,146 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.