CL-600 Challenger vs ERJ 135
| 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 Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 8 November 1978 |
| Year of introduction | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1066 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
| Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 4 July 1998 |
| Year of introduction | 1997 |
| Number produced | 1231 units |
| Average unit price | $10.5 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 828 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,538 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.
Photo of ERJ 135 by Adrian Pingstone.