CL-600 Challenger vs ERJ 135
| Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. | |
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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 |
| Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 4 July 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 1231 units |
| Average unit price | $10.5 million |
| Wing area | 48.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 828 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,240 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,538 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.
Photo of ERJ 135 by Adrian Pingstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 17 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.