Learjet 45 vs CL-600 Challenger

Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s.
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 7 October 1995
Year of introduction 1998
Number produced 642 units
Average unit price $-- million
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 Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 8 November 1978
Year of introduction 1980
Number produced 1066 units
Average unit price $14 million
Wing area 29.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 858 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,829 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-600 Challenger by Bombardier.