208 Caravan vs CL-600 Challenger
The 208 Caravan and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Bombardier respectively. The CL-600 Challenger reaches 882 km/h — 2.6x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 4.9x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 4 years before the 208 Caravan (1978 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or CL-600 Challenger?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.