A319 CJ vs CL-600 Challenger
| European corporate jet, globally utilized since the late 1990s, renowned for its passenger comfort and operational versatility. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 25 August 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 1499 units |
| Average unit price | $80 million |
| Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. | |
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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 | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 870 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 1,350 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 42,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,993 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of A319 CJ by Rolf Wallner.
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 15 years before the A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A319 CJ or CL-600 Challenger?
The A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.