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CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 10

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
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Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Falcon 10
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Dassault
First flight 8 November 1978 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1980 1971
Number produced 1066 units 226 units
Average unit price $14 million $1.6 million
Wing area 48.3 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 13.1 m
Height 6.3 m 4.6 m
Length 20.9 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Overview

The CL-600 Challenger and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger vs 907 km/h for the Falcon 10. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,497 m for the CL-600 Challenger. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 2.3:1 the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.

The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $14M for the CL-600 Challenger vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 first flew 8 years before the CL-600 Challenger (1970 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Falcon 10?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.