Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 60XR vs Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP are two midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP flies farther (2,930 vs 2,405 nm); the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP carries more (9 vs 8 pax); the Bombardier Learjet 60XR is faster (466 vs 448 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP reaches more nonstop (379 versus 349). On a route like Sion – Dubai(Jebel Ali) (2,612 nm), only the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
525nm
17.9% · Hawker 900XP ahead
Cruise speed
18kt
3.9% · Learjet 60XR ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
1.7% · Hawker 900XP ahead
Max passengers
1
11.1% · Hawker 900XP ahead
Nonstop reach
349 / 379
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 60XR | Hawker 900XP |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,405 nm (4,454.1 km) | 2,930 nm (5,426.4 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 466 kt (863 km/h)✓ | 448 kt (829.7 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 23,500 lb (10,659.4 kg) | 28,000 lb (12,700.6 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 8 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 9 count✓ |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) | 5.8 ft (1.75 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) | 6 ft (1.83 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 59 cuft (1.67 m3)✓ | 50 cuft (1.42 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A | Honeywell TFE731-50R |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 4,600 lbf | 4,660 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
Sion – Dubai(Jebel Ali) — 2,612 nm. Only the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP makes this nonstop (estimate).
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