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Learjet 35 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Learjet 35 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 872 vs 885 km/h, range 5,291 vs 4,020 km, built 738 vs 200 units.

Bombardier Learjet 35 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 35
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Learjet 35 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier North American
First flight 22 August 1973 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1973 1962
Number produced 738 units 200 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area -- m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 12.0 m 13.6 m
Height -- m 4.9 m
Length -- m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 872 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 5,291 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 4,152 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Learjet 35's 872 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Learjet 35 has a longer range at 5,291 km compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 4,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Learjet 35 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 11 years before the Learjet 35 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 35 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Learjet 35 has been produced in greater numbers with 738 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.