Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 45 vs Embraer Phenom 300E
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 45 and the Embraer Phenom 300E are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Phenom 300E flies farther (2,010 vs 1,710 nm); the Embraer Phenom 300E carries more (10 vs 9 pax). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Embraer Phenom 300E reaches more nonstop (287 versus 264). On a route like Atlanta – Truckee (1,746 nm), only the Embraer Phenom 300E makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
300nm
14.9% · Phenom 300E ahead
Cruise speed
0kt
0.0% · tie
Cabin height
0.0ft
0.0% · tie
Max passengers
1
10.0% · Phenom 300E ahead
Nonstop reach
264 / 287
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 45 | Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km) | 2,010 nm (3,722.5 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 464 kt (859.3 km/h) | 464 kt (859.3 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) | 18,552 lb (8,415 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 10 count✓ |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft (1.49 m) | 4.9 ft (1.49 m) |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft (1.55 m) | 5.1 ft (1.55 m) |
| Baggage volume | 50 cuft (1.42 m3) | 84 cuft (2.38 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Honeywell TFE731-20 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,500 lbf | 3,478 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
Atlanta – Truckee — 1,746 nm. Only the Embraer Phenom 300E makes this nonstop (estimate).
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