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CL-600 Challenger vs Hawker 800

CL-600 Challenger vs Hawker 800 at a glance — top speed 882 vs 830 km/h, range 7,400 vs 5,232 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 12,701 kg, built 1,066 vs 650 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 ChallengerFull specs
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800Full specs
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Hawker 800
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 8 November 1978 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1980 1983
Number produced 1066 units 650 units
Average unit price $14 million $13.8 million
Wing area 48.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 16.6 m
Height 6.3 m 5.5 m
Length 20.9 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
Both the CL-600 Challenger and Hawker 800 have a service ceiling of 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
Both the CL-600 Challenger and Hawker 800 cost approximately $14 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 3 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Hawker 800?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 650 units of the Hawker 800.