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Learjet 45 vs P180 Avanti

Learjet 45 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 858 vs 732 km/h, range 3,167 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 9,163 vs 5,489 kg, built 642 vs 246 units.

Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Learjet 45 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Piaggio
First flight 7 October 1995 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1998 1990
Number produced 642 units 246 units
Average unit price $3.2 million $7.7 million
Wing area 29.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.0 m
Height 4.3 m 4.0 m
Length 17.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 3,167 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,163 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 5,829 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The Learjet 45 has a longer range at 3,167 km compared to the P180 Avanti's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 8 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 45 or P180 Avanti?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.