CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream V

Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
Picture of CL-600 Challenger
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, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 193 units
Average unit price $18 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
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—‰
Profile drawing of Bombardier CL-600 Challenger
Wing area 106.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.5 m â—‰
Height 7.7 m â—‰
Length 29.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 12,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Gulfstream Gulfstream V

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Gulfstream V's 0 km/h, a difference of 882 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 19,550 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the CL-600 Challenger's 20.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the CL-600 Challenger at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 17 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Gulfstream V?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.