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Kawasaki C-2 vs Learjet 45

Kawasaki C-2 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 920 vs 858 km/h, range 7,600 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 9,163 kg, built 14 vs 642 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Bombardier
First flight 26 January 2010 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2016 1998
Number produced 14 units 642 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $3.2 million
Wing area -- m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 14.6 m
Height 14.2 m 4.3 m
Length 43.9 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 18 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.