CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream G100

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 Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 8 November 1978
Year of introduction 1980
Number produced 1066 units
Average unit price $14 million
Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 1984
Year of introduction 1985
Number produced 265 units
Average unit price $-- 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 29.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.6 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 17.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 874 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,531 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,928 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.