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Airbus A321 vs Learjet 45

Airbus A321 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 858 km/h, range 5,930 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 9,163 kg, built 2,917 vs 642 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
Airbus A321 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 27 February 1987 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1994 1998
Number produced 2917 units 642 units
Average unit price $120 million $3.2 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 14.6 m
Height 11.8 m 4.3 m
Length 37.6 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 4 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.