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CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 50

CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 50 at a glance — top speed 882 vs 888 km/h, range 7,400 vs 5,695 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 18,500 kg, built 1,066 vs 352 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Falcon 50
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault
First flight 8 November 1978 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1980 1979
Number produced 1066 units 352 units
Average unit price $14 million $6 million
Wing area 48.3 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 18.9 m
Height 6.3 m 7.0 m
Length 20.9 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 3 x 1,681 kgf
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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.