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Hawker 800 vs Learjet 45

Hawker 800 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 830 vs 858 km/h, range 5,232 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 12,701 vs 9,163 kg, built 650 vs 642 units.

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Specifications
Hawker 800 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Bombardier
First flight 26 June 1983 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1983 1998
Number produced 650 units 642 units
Average unit price $13.8 million $3.2 million
Wing area -- m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 14.6 m
Height 5.5 m 4.3 m
Length 15.6 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 800 is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 15 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or Learjet 45?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.