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Hawker 400 vs Learjet 45

Hawker 400 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 858 km/h, range 4,000 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 9,163 kg, built 951 vs 642 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Hawker 400 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Bombardier
First flight 29 August 1978 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1978 1998
Number produced 951 units 642 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $3.2 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 14.6 m
Height 4.2 m 4.3 m
Length 14.8 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 400's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Hawker 400's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 20 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.