BD-700 Global Express vs CL-600 Challenger
| Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 13 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 8 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1066 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
| Wing area | 95.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,132 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,566 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of BD-700 Global Express by Bombardier.
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 19 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.