737 vs CL-600 Challenger

The 737 and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Bombardier respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.7x the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The 737 first flew 11 years before the CL-600 Challenger (1967 vs 1978).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger Transport profile drawing
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

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.