Gulfstream V vs Learjet 45
The Gulfstream V and the Learjet 45 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Bombardier respectively. Top speed is 940 km/h for the Gulfstream V vs 858 km/h for the Learjet 45. The Gulfstream V has an operational range of 12,000 km vs 3,167 km for the Learjet 45. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 15,545 m for the Learjet 45. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 4.5x the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg. The Gulfstream V has been produced in 193 units vs 642 for the Learjet 45. Unit cost is $18M for the Gulfstream V vs $3.2M for the Learjet 45.
| American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 28 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 193 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 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 V or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Gulfstream V's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Gulfstream V entered service first in 1997, 1 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream V or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.