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CL-600 Challenger vs PA-31 Navajo

CL-600 Challenger vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 882 vs 420 km/h, range 7,400 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 2,948 kg, built 1,066 vs 3,942 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Piper
First flight 8 November 1978 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1980 1967
Number produced 1066 units 3942 units
Average unit price $14 million --
Wing area 48.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 12.4 m
Height 6.3 m 4.0 m
Length 20.9 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 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.