CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 50

Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
Picture of CL-600 Challenger
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 8 November 1978
Year of introduction 1980
Number produced 1066 units
Average unit price $14 million
French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services.
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 November 1976
Year of introduction 1979
Number produced 352 units
Average unit price $6 million
Wing area 48.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.6 m β—‰
Height 6.3 m β—‰
Length 20.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 882 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,292 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf β—‰
Wing area 46.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.9 m β—‰
Height 7.0 m β—‰
Length 18.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 888 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,150 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 1,681 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.