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CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream IV

CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream IV at a glance — top speed 882 vs 935 km/h, range 7,400 vs 7,815 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 33,520 kg, built 1,066 vs 900 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 8 November 1978 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1980 1987
Number produced 1066 units 900 units
Average unit price $14 million $26 million
Wing area 48.3 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 23.5 m
Height 6.3 m 7.7 m
Length 20.9 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 7 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.