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CL-600 Challenger vs Learjet 45

CL-600 Challenger vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 882 vs 858 km/h, range 7,400 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 9,163 kg, built 1,066 vs 642 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Learjet 45
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Bombardier
First flight 8 November 1978 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1980 1998
Number produced 1066 units 642 units
Average unit price $14 million $3.2 million
Wing area 48.3 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 14.6 m
Height 6.3 m 4.3 m
Length 20.9 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.