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CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 20

CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 20 at a glance — top speed 882 vs 863 km/h, range 7,400 vs 3,350 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 13,000 kg, built 1,066 vs 512 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Falcon 20
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault
First flight 8 November 1978 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1980 1965
Number produced 1066 units 512 units
Average unit price $14 million $4.5 million
Wing area 48.3 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 16.3 m
Height 6.3 m 5.3 m
Length 20.9 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 2,041 kgf
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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.