CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 20

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
French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 512 units
Average unit price $4.5 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 41.0 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 17.2 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h
Service ceiling 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.