Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 60XR vs Gulfstream G150
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR and the Gulfstream G150 are two midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G150 flies farther (2,950 vs 2,405 nm); the Gulfstream G150 is faster (470 vs 466 kt); the Gulfstream G150 has the taller cabin (5.8 vs 5.7 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Gulfstream G150 reaches more nonstop (380 versus 349). On a route like London – Riyadh (2,648 nm), only the Gulfstream G150 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
545nm
18.5% · G150 ahead
Cruise speed
4kt
0.9% · G150 ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
1.7% · G150 ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
349 / 380
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 60XR | G150 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,405 nm (4,454.1 km) | 2,950 nm (5,463.4 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 466 kt (863 km/h) | 470 kt (870.4 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 23,500 lb (10,659.4 kg) | 26,100 lb (11,838.8 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count✓ | 6 count |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 8 count |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) | 5.8 ft (1.75 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 5.9 ft (1.8 m)✓ | 5.8 ft (1.77 m) |
| Baggage volume | 59 cuft (1.67 m3) | 80 cuft (2.27 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A | Honeywell TFE731-40AR |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 4,600 lbf | 4,420 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
London – Riyadh — 2,648 nm. Only the Gulfstream G150 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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