CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream IV
Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. | |
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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 |
American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation. | |
Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
First flight | 19 September 1985 |
Year introduced | 1987 |
Number produced | 900 units |
Average unit price | $26 million |
Wing area | 48.3 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
Length | 20.9 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
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 | 88.3 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 23.5 m ◉ |
Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
Length | 27.2 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | 7,815 km |
Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 19,504 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 kgf ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.