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Airbus A350 vs Learjet 45

Airbus A350 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 858 km/h, range 15,750 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 9,163 kg, built 731 vs 642 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
Airbus A350 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 14 June 2013 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2015 1998
Number produced 731 units 642 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $3.2 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 14.6 m
Height -- m 4.3 m
Length 66.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A350's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 17 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or Learjet 45?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.