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CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream III

CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 882 vs 927 km/h, range 7,400 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 31,615 kg, built 1,066 vs 202 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 8 November 1978 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1980 1980
Number produced 1066 units 202 units
Average unit price $14 million $690K
Wing area 48.3 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 23.5 m
Height 6.3 m 7.4 m
Length 20.9 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Gulfstream III's 6,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III 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 Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 0 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream III?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.