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CL-600 Challenger vs PC-12 Eagle

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
CL-600 Challenger PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Pilatus
First flight 8 November 1978 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1980 1994
Number produced 1066 units 2000 units
Average unit price $14 million $6 million
Wing area 48.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 16.3 m
Height 6.3 m -- m
Length 20.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg -- kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,073 kgf 0
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Overview

The CL-600 Challenger and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $14M for the CL-600 Challenger vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 13 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1978 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 354 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.