Gulfstream II vs Learjet 45
The Gulfstream II and the Learjet 45 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Bombardier respectively. Top speed is 935 km/h for the Gulfstream II vs 858 km/h for the Learjet 45. The Gulfstream II has an operational range of 7,352 km vs 3,167 km for the Learjet 45. The Learjet 45 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the Gulfstream II. At 29,710 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream II is 3.2x the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg. The Gulfstream II has been produced in 256 units vs 642 for the Learjet 45. Unit cost is $1M for the Gulfstream II vs $3.2M for the Learjet 45. The Gulfstream II first flew 29 years before the Learjet 45 (1966 vs 1995).
| American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 642 units |
| Average unit price | $3.2 million |
| Wing area | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,167 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,829 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 794 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 31 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream II or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.