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Kawasaki P-1 vs Learjet 45

Kawasaki P-1 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 996 vs 858 km/h, range 8,000 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 9,163 kg, built 60 vs 642 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Bombardier
First flight 28 September 2007 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2015 1998
Number produced 60 units 642 units
Average unit price $141.5 million $3.2 million
Wing area -- m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 14.6 m
Height 12.1 m 4.3 m
Length 38.0 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 13,472 meters (44,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 17 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.