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Falcon 20 vs Learjet 45

Falcon 20 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 863 vs 858 km/h, range 3,350 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 9,163 kg, built 512 vs 642 units.

Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
Falcon 20 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Bombardier
First flight 4 May 1963 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1965 1998
Number produced 512 units 642 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $3.2 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 14.6 m
Height 5.3 m 4.3 m
Length 17.2 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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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.