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BD-700 Global Express vs Learjet 35

BD-700 Global Express vs Learjet 35 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 872 km/h, range 11,100 vs 5,291 km, built 816 vs 738 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Learjet 35Full specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Learjet 35
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996 22 August 1973
Year introduced 1999 1973
Number produced 816 units 738 units
Average unit price $40 million $500K
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 12.0 m
Height 7.3 m -- m
Length 30.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 872 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 5,291 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg -- kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 4,152 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 35?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Learjet 35's 872 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 35?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Learjet 35's 5,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 35?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Learjet 35's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 35?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 entered service first in 1973, 26 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 35?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 738 units of the Learjet 35.