Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 45 vs Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 45 and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Learjet 45 flies farther (1,710 vs 1,400 nm); the Bombardier Learjet 45 carries more (9 vs 8 pax); the Bombardier Learjet 45 is faster (464 vs 448 kt).
| Specification | Learjet 45 | Hawker 400XP |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,710 nm (3,166.9 km)✓ | 1,400 nm (2,592.8 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 464 kt (859.3 km/h)✓ | 448 kt (829.7 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) | 16,300 lb (7,393.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count✓ | 8 count |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft (1.49 m)✓ | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ | 4.9 ft (1.49 m) |
| Baggage volume | 50 cuft (1.42 m3) | 53 cuft (1.5 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Honeywell TFE731-20 | Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,500 lbf | 2,965 lbf |
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