CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 20
| 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 |
| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 15 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 20?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.