Gulfstream IV vs CL-600 Challenger

American business jet from the late 20th century, recognized for its widespread use in corporate and private aviation.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 19 September 1985
Year of introduction 1987
Number produced 900 units
Average unit price $26 million
Canadian business jet, introduced in the 1980s, extensively deployed for VIP and corporate travel worldwide.
Picture of CL-600 Challenger
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 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
Wing area 88.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 23.5 m β—‰
Height 7.7 m β—‰
Length 27.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 935 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,815 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,520 kg β—‰
Empty weight 19,504 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,282 kgf β—‰
Wing area 48.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 19.6 m β—‰
Height 6.3 m β—‰
Length 20.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 882 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 12,497 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,550 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,292 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,146 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.