Light Jet · Discontinued

Bombardier Learjet 45

The Bombardier Learjet 45 is a light jet built by Bombardier, produced from 1998 to 2012. It covers up to 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km) nonstop, cruises at 464 kt (859.3 km/h) and tops out at 51,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–9 passengers, with a 4.9-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Honeywell TFE731-20, suiting it to regional and short business flights.

Range
1,710nm
3,166.9 km
High-speed cruise
464kt
859.3 km/h
Passengers
9max
Ceiling
51,000ft
Bombardier Learjet 45 — exterior
Photo: Laurent ERRERA from L'Union, France · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Bombardier Learjet 45 is a light jet built by Bombardier, produced from 1998 to 2012. It covers up to 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km) nonstop, cruises at 464 kt (859.3 km/h) and tops out at 51,000 ft. The cabin seats 7–9 passengers, with a 4.9-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Honeywell TFE731-20, suiting it to regional and short business flights.

Performance & weights

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
Range 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km) ref
Max cruise speed 464 kt (859.3 km/h) ref
Max operating altitude 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m) ref
Weights
SpecificationValueSource
Max takeoff weight 21,500 lb (9,752.2 kg) ref

Cabin & dimensions

Cabin
SpecificationValueSource
Typical passengers 7 count ref
Max passengers 9 count ref
Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Cabin height 4.9 ft (1.49 m) ref
Cabin width 5.1 ft (1.55 m) ref
Baggage volume 50 cuft (1.42 m3) ref

Powerplant

Engines
SpecificationValueSource
Powerplant Honeywell TFE731-20 ref
Engines 2 count ref
Thrust per engine 3,500 lbf ref

Comparable aircraft

Example routes

Nonstop capability (estimate)
RouteDistanceNonstop
Aspen – West Palm Beach 1,536 nm ✓ Nonstop
Chambéry – Mykonos 1,000 nm ✓ Nonstop
White Plains – Atlanta 663 nm ✓ Nonstop
Ibiza (Eivissa) – Sion 513 nm ✓ Nonstop
Chambéry – Olbia (SS) 326 nm ✓ Nonstop
Innsbruck – Zurich 114 nm ✓ Nonstop
West Palm Beach – Eagle 1,548 nm Fuel stop
Aspen – Fort Lauderdale 1,550 nm Fuel stop
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Frequently asked

What is the range of the Bombardier Learjet 45?
The Bombardier Learjet 45 has a maximum range of 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km).
How many passengers does the Bombardier Learjet 45 carry?
The Bombardier Learjet 45 seats up to 9 passengers in a typical configuration.
Is the Bombardier Learjet 45 still in production?
No — the Bombardier Learjet 45 is out of production but remains active in the charter fleet.