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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Learjet 45

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 841 vs 858 km/h, range 2,519 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 9,163 kg, built 292 vs 642 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I Learjet 45
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Bombardier
First flight 22 December 1998 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2001 1998
Number produced 292 units 642 units
Average unit price $5 million $3.2 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 14.6 m
Height 4.7 m 4.3 m
Length 14.0 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a longer range at 3,167 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 3 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.