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BD-700 Global Express vs CL-600 Challenger

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1999 1980
Number produced 816 units 1066 units
Average unit price $25 million $14 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 19.6 m
Height 7.3 m 6.3 m
Length 30.3 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 4,146 kgf
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,497 m for the CL-600 Challenger. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 2.3:1 the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 18 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1978 vs 1996).

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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.