CL-600 Challenger vs Gulfstream IV

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
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.