CL-600 Challenger vs Learjet 45
| 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 |
| Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 642 units |
| Average unit price | $3.2 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 | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,167 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,829 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 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 Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 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 Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-600 Challenger or Learjet 45?
The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,066 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.