CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 50
| 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 maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 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 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 50?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 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 50?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 50?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 50?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 1 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 50?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.