CL-600 Challenger vs Falcon 2000
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 introduced | 1980 |
Number produced | 1066 units |
Average unit price | $14 million |
French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. | |
Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Dassault |
First flight | 4 March 1993 |
Year introduced | 1995 |
Number produced | 675 units |
Average unit price | $28 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 |
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 | 49.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 19.3 m â—‰ |
Height | 7.1 m â—‰ |
Length | 20.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 18,597 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 9,405 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 3,175 kgf â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.