CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 10

Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
Picture of CL-600 Challenger
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
French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 226 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
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 â—‰
Empty weight 9,292 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Bombardier CL-600 Challenger
Wing area 24.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 907 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,555 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,055 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,506 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Falcon 10

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.