CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream II
| 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 |
| American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 882 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream II?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Gulfstream II's 7,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream II?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 Gulfstream II?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.