Gulfstream III vs Learjet 45
The Gulfstream III and the Learjet 45 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Bombardier respectively. Top speed is 927 km/h for the Gulfstream III vs 858 km/h for the Learjet 45. The Gulfstream III has an operational range of 6,760 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 III. At 31,615 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream III is 3.5x the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg. The Gulfstream III has been produced in 202 units vs 642 for the Learjet 45. Unit cost is $0.69M for the Gulfstream III vs $3.2M for the Learjet 45. The Gulfstream III first flew 16 years before the Learjet 45 (1979 vs 1995).
| American business jet, primarily used in the 1980s for private, business, and military transport purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $690K |
| 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 | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 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 III or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 69 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream III's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.