Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty vs Cessna Citation CJ2+
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty and the Cessna Citation CJ2+ are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty flies farther (2,080 vs 1,613 nm); the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty carries more (9 vs 8 pax); the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty is faster (465 vs 418 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty reaches more nonstop (292 versus 247). On a route like White Plains – Scottsdale (1,862 nm), only the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
467nm
22.5% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Cruise speed
47kt
10.1% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Max passengers
1
11.1% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Nonstop reach
292 / 247
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 75 Liberty | Citation CJ2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,080 nm (3,852.2 km)✓ | 1,613 nm (2,987.3 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 465 kt (861.2 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 | 6 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 TFE731-40BR | Williams FJ44-3A-24 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,850 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
White Plains – Scottsdale — 1,862 nm. Only the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty makes this nonstop (estimate).
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