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Learjet 45 vs Y-20

Learjet 45 vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 858 vs 926 km/h, range 3,167 vs 7,800 km, max takeoff weight 9,163 vs 222,000 kg, built 642 vs 58 units.

Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
Learjet 45 Y-20
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Xian
First flight 7 October 1995 26 January 2013
Year introduced 1998 2016
Number produced 642 units 58 units
Average unit price $3.2 million $160 million
Wing area 29.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 50.0 m
Height 4.3 m 15.0 m
Length 17.6 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 3,167 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,163 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 5,829 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Learjet 45's 858 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Y-20's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Learjet 45 entered service first in 1998, 18 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 45 or Y-20?
The Learjet 45 has been produced in greater numbers with 642 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.