CL-600 Challenger vs ERJ 135

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 Aircrafts
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 1066 units
Average unit price $14 million
Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
Picture of ERJ 135
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1231 units
Average unit price $10.5 million
Wing area 48.3 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m
Height 6.3 m
Length 20.9 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h
Service ceiling 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg
Empty weight 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 20.0 m
Height 6.8 m
Length 26.3 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h
Service ceiling 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier. Photo of ERJ 135 by Adrian Pingstone.