Gulfstream II vs CL-600 Challenger
American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. |
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Origin country |
πΊπΈ United States
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Gulfstream |
First flight |
2 October 1966 |
Year of introduction |
1967 |
Number produced |
256 units
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Average unit price |
$-- million
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Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide. |
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Origin country |
π¨π¦ Canada
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Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Bombardier |
First flight |
8 November 1978 |
Year of introduction |
1980 |
Number produced |
1066 units
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Average unit price |
$14 million
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Wing area |
75.2 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
20.8 m
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Height |
7.5 m
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Length |
24.1 m
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Maximum speed |
935 km/h
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Service ceiling |
13,716 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
29,710 kg
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Empty weight |
16,576 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 5,171 kgf
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Wing area |
48.3 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
19.6 m
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Height |
6.3 m
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Length |
20.9 m
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Maximum speed |
882 km/h
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Service ceiling |
12,497 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
19,550 kg
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Empty weight |
9,292 kg
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Total thrust |
2 x 4,146 kgf
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Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.