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.
Gulfstream Gulfstream V Transport profile drawing
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.
Bombardier Learjet 45 Transport profile drawing
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.