Falcon 20 vs Learjet 45
| French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Canadian light business jet, prevalently used for private and business aviation, came into operation in the mid-1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 7 October 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 642 units |
| Average unit price | $3.2 million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,167 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,829 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Falcon 20's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 33 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 20 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.