Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty vs Cessna Citation Encore+
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty and the Cessna Citation Encore+ are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty flies farther (2,080 vs 2,000 nm); the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty carries more (9 vs 8 pax); the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty is faster (465 vs 430 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty reaches more nonstop (292 versus 286). 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
80nm
3.8% · Learjet 75 Liberty ahead
Cruise speed
35kt
7.5% · 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 / 286
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 75 Liberty | Citation Encore+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,080 nm (3,852.2 km)✓ | 2,000 nm (3,704 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 465 kt (861.2 km/h)✓ | 430 kt (796.4 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) | 16,830 lb (7,634 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 6 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)✓ | 4.8 ft (1.46 m) |
| Baggage volume | 50 cuft (1.42 m3) | 67 cuft (1.9 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Honeywell TFE731-40BR | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535B |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,850 lbf | 3,400 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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