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Learjet 45 vs Phenom 100

Learjet 45 vs Phenom 100 at a glance — top speed 858 vs 722 km/h, range 3,167 vs 2,182 km, max takeoff weight 9,163 vs 4,750 kg, built 642 vs 401 units.

Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Learjet 45 Phenom 100
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Embraer
First flight 7 October 1995 26 July 2007
Year introduced 1998 2008
Number produced 642 units 401 units
Average unit price $3.2 million $4.5 million
Wing area 29.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 12.3 m
Height 4.3 m 4.4 m
Length 17.6 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 3,167 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,163 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 5,829 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 769 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 has a longer range at 3,167 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Phenom 100's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 10 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 45 or Phenom 100?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 401 units of the Phenom 100.