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Falcon 50 vs Learjet 45

Falcon 50 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 888 vs 858 km/h, range 5,695 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 18,500 vs 9,163 kg, built 352 vs 642 units.

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50Full specs
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45Full specs
Specifications
Falcon 50 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Bombardier
First flight 1 November 1976 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1979 1998
Number produced 352 units 642 units
Average unit price $6 million $3.2 million
Wing area 46.8 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 14.6 m
Height 7.0 m 4.3 m
Length 18.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,681 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 50's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 19 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.