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CL-600 Challenger vs C-140 JetStar

CL-600 Challenger vs C-140 JetStar at a glance — top speed 882 vs 922 km/h, range 7,400 vs 3,774 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 19,051 kg, built 1,066 vs 202 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Lockheed C-140 JetStar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-140 JetStar
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger C-140 JetStar
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Lockheed
First flight 8 November 1978 4 September 1957
Year introduced 1980 1961
Number produced 1066 units 202 units
Average unit price $14 million --
Wing area 48.3 m² 50.4 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 16.4 m
Height 6.3 m 6.3 m
Length 20.9 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 922 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,774 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 19,051 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 8,755 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 4 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar is faster with a maximum speed of 922 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the C-140 JetStar's 3,774 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the C-140 JetStar's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the C-140 JetStar's 19,051 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the C-140 JetStar's 18.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The C-140 JetStar entered service first in 1961, 19 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or C-140 JetStar?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 202 units of the C-140 JetStar.