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C-32 vs CL-600 Challenger

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
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Specifications
C-32 CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Bombardier
First flight 1 June 1998 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1998 1980
Number produced 6 units 1066 units
Average unit price $90 million $14 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 19.6 m
Height 11.0 m 6.3 m
Length 47.3 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 4,146 kgf
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Overview

The C-32 and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the C-32 vs 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,497 m for the CL-600 Challenger. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 5.9:1 the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.

The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 20 years before the C-32 (1978 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.