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CL-600 Challenger vs ERJ 135

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
CL-600 Challenger ERJ 135
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Embraer
First flight 8 November 1978 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1980 1997
Number produced 1066 units 1231 units
Average unit price $14 million $10.5 million
Wing area 48.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 20.0 m
Height 6.3 m 6.8 m
Length 20.9 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The CL-600 Challenger and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135.

The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $14M for the CL-600 Challenger vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 20 years before the ERJ 135 (1978 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 17 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.