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BD-700 Global Express vs Learjet 45

BD-700 Global Express vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 858 km/h, range 11,100 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 9,163 kg, built 816 vs 642 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Learjet 45
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1999 1998
Number produced 816 units 642 units
Average unit price $40 million $3.2 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 14.6 m
Height 7.3 m 4.3 m
Length 30.3 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
The BD-700 Global Express 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 BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
Both the BD-700 Global Express and Learjet 45 have a service ceiling of 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 1 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 45?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.