CL-600 Challenger vs PA-31 Navajo
The CL-600 Challenger and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Piper respectively. The CL-600 Challenger reaches 882 km/h — 2.1x the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 6.6x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 14 years before the CL-600 Challenger (1964 vs 1978).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 8 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1066 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 462 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.