CL-600 Challenger vs 500 Citation I

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 light business jet, renowned for civil, commercial, and military use since the late 20th century.
Picture of 500 Citation I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 15 September 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 689 units
Average unit price $0.5 million
Wing area 48.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.6 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 20.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 882 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,292 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰
Wing area 25.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.4 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 13.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 665 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,375 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,008 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 998 kgf â—‰

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Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier. Photo of 500 Citation I by Luc Verkuringen.