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Airbus A330 vs Learjet 45

Airbus A330 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 858 km/h, range 13,400 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 9,163 kg, built 1,577 vs 642 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
Airbus A330 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 2 November 1992 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1994 1998
Number produced 1577 units 642 units
Average unit price $260 million $3.2 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 14.6 m
Height 17.4 m 4.3 m
Length 59.0 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.