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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs CL-600 Challenger

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs CL-600 Challenger at a glance — top speed 841 vs 882 km/h, range 2,519 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 19,550 kg, built 292 vs 1,066 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier IFull specs
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 ChallengerFull specs
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Bombardier
First flight 22 December 1998 8 November 1978
Year introduced 2001 1980
Number produced 292 units 1066 units
Average unit price $5 million $14 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 19.6 m
Height 4.7 m 6.3 m
Length 14.0 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 4,146 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
Both the Beechcraft 390 Premier I and CL-600 Challenger have a service ceiling of 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 21 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.