Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 45 vs Cessna Citation CJ2+
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 45 and the Cessna Citation CJ2+ are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Learjet 45 flies farther (1,710 vs 1,613 nm); the Bombardier Learjet 45 carries more (9 vs 8 pax); the Bombardier Learjet 45 is faster (464 vs 418 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Bombardier Learjet 45 reaches more nonstop (264 versus 247). On a route like Aspen – West Palm Beach (1,536 nm), only the Bombardier Learjet 45 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
97nm
5.7% · Learjet 45 ahead
Cruise speed
46kt
9.9% · Learjet 45 ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Learjet 45 ahead
Max passengers
1
11.1% · Learjet 45 ahead
Nonstop reach
264 / 247
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 45 | Citation CJ2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km)✓ | 1,613 nm (2,987.3 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 464 kt (859.3 km/h)✓ | 418 kt (774.1 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 21,500 lb (9,752.2 kg) | 12,500 lb (5,669.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count✓ | 6 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count✓ | 8 count |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft (1.49 m)✓ | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Baggage volume | 50 cuft (1.42 m3) | 65 cuft (1.84 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Honeywell TFE731-20 | Williams FJ44-3A-24 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,500 lbf | 2,490 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Aspen – West Palm Beach — 1,536 nm. Only the Bombardier Learjet 45 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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