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Boeing 737 vs CL-600 Challenger

Boeing 737 vs CL-600 Challenger at a glance — top speed 904 vs 882 km/h, range 4,800 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 19,550 kg, built 11,535 vs 1,066 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Specifications
Boeing 737 CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Bombardier
First flight 9 April 1967 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1968 1980
Number produced 11535 units 1066 units
Average unit price $115 million $14 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 19.6 m
Height 11.0 m 6.3 m
Length 30.0 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 4,146 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Boeing 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Boeing 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or CL-600 Challenger?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.