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Learjet 35 vs Learjet 45

Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
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Specifications
Learjet 35 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Bombardier
First flight 22 August 1973 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1973 1998
Number produced 738 units 642 units
Average unit price $500K $3.2 million
Wing area -- m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 14.6 m
Height -- m 4.3 m
Length -- m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 872 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 5,291 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 4,152 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The Learjet 35 and the Learjet 45 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 872 km/h for the Learjet 35 vs 858 km/h for the Learjet 45. The Learjet 35 has an operational range of 5,291 km vs 3,167 km for the Learjet 45. The Learjet 45 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,716 m for the Learjet 35.

The Learjet 35 has been produced in 738 units vs 642 for the Learjet 45. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Learjet 35 vs $3.2M for the Learjet 45. The Learjet 35 first flew 22 years before the Learjet 45 (1973 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Learjet 35's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 35 entered service first in 1973, 25 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 35 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 35 has been produced in greater numbers with 738 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.