208 Caravan vs CL-600 Challenger

Overview

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).

208 Caravan

American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s.
Cessna 208 Caravan Transport profile drawing
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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CL-600 Challenger

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
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208 Caravan

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 ◉

CL-600 Challenger

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 2,073 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.

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