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208 Caravan vs CL-600 Challenger

208 Caravan vs CL-600 Challenger at a glance — top speed 344 vs 882 km/h, range 1,980 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 19,550 kg, built 3,000 vs 1,066 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Specifications
208 Caravan CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bombardier
First flight 9 December 1982 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1984 1980
Number produced 3000 units 1066 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $14 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 19.6 m
Height 4.3 m 6.3 m
Length 12.7 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 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.