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Learjet 45 vs Pilatus PC-24

Learjet 45 vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 858 vs 787 km/h, range 3,167 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 9,163 vs 8,005 kg, built 642 vs 100 units.

Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Learjet 45 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Pilatus
First flight 7 October 1995 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1998 2018
Number produced 642 units 100 units
Average unit price $3.2 million $12 million
Wing area 29.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 17.0 m
Height 4.3 m 5.3 m
Length 17.6 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 3,167 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,163 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 5,829 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 20 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 45 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.