Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty vs Cessna Citation CJ3+
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty and the Cessna Citation CJ3+ are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty flies farther (2,080 vs 2,040 nm); the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty is faster (465 vs 416 kt); the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty has the taller cabin (4.9 vs 4.8 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty reaches more nonstop (292 versus 288). 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
40nm
1.9% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Cruise speed
49kt
10.5% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Max passengers
0
0.0% · tie
Nonstop reach
292 / 288
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 75 Liberty | Citation CJ3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,080 nm (3,852.2 km)✓ | 2,040 nm (3,778.1 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 465 kt (861.2 km/h)✓ | 416 kt (770.4 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) | 13,870 lb (6,291.3 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 6 count | 7 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 9 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 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,850 lbf | 2,820 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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