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CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream G100

CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream G100 at a glance — top speed 882 vs 874 km/h, range 7,400 vs 5,462 km, max takeoff weight 19,550 vs 11,500 kg, built 1,066 vs 265 units.

Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
Specifications
CL-600 Challenger Gulfstream G100
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Gulfstream
First flight 8 November 1978 1 January 1984
Year introduced 1980 1985
Number produced 1066 units 265 units
Average unit price $14 million $4.3 million
Wing area 48.3 m² 29.4 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 16.6 m
Height 6.3 m 5.5 m
Length 20.9 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 874 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 5,462 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg 6,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf 2 x 1,928 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G100's 874 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 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 Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 5 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream G100?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.