CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream IV
Overview
The CL-600 Challenger and the Gulfstream IV are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Gulfstream respectively.
Top speed is 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger vs 935 km/h for the Gulfstream IV. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 7,815 km for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,497 m for the CL-600 Challenger.
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $14M for the CL-600 Challenger vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 7 years before the Gulfstream IV (1978 vs 1985).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,073 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,141 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 7 years before the Gulfstream IV which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream IV?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.