CL-600 Challenger vs Learjet 45

Overview

The CL-600 Challenger and the Learjet 45 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger vs 858 km/h for the Learjet 45. The CL-600 Challenger has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 3,167 km for the Learjet 45. The Learjet 45 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,497 m for the CL-600 Challenger. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 2.1x the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.

The CL-600 Challenger has been produced in 1,066 units vs 642 for the Learjet 45. Unit cost is $14M for the CL-600 Challenger vs $3.2M for the Learjet 45. The CL-600 Challenger first flew 17 years before the Learjet 45 (1978 vs 1995).

CL-600 Challenger

Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger Transport profile drawing
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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Learjet 45

Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.
Bombardier Learjet 45 Transport profile drawing
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
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CL-600 Challenger

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 2,073 kgf â—‰

Learjet 45

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 794 kgf â—‰

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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.

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