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Learjet 45XR

The Bombardier Learjet 45XR is a light business jet offering strong climb performance, high cruise speed, and a stand-up double-club cabin seating up to nine. The XR upgrade added more powerful Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines, higher takeoff weights, and faster climb. It became one of the most popular light jets for owner-flown and charter operations.

  • Light jet with double-club stand-up cabin (up to 9)
  • Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines
  • Fast climb direct to FL410
  • High cruise speed up to Mach 0.81
  • Higher takeoff weight vs the standard Learjet 45
  • Popular owner-flown and charter light jet
Bombardier Aviation Learjet 45XR

Learjet 45XR key specifications

Range
2,000 nm
Cruise speed
464 kts
Passengers
up to 9
Max take-off weight
21,500 lb
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Overview

About the Learjet 45XR

The Bombardier Aviation Learjet 45XR — part of the Learjet 40/45 family — is a business jet aimed at private and corporate travel that values cabin comfort and speed. It entered service in 2004 and is now an established, widely-supported design, developed in Canada.

On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 2,000 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 464 knots. It seats up to 9 passengers and is powered by 2 Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines.

Its 2,000 nm range makes it well matched to transcontinental missions without a fuel stop. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the Learjet 45XR, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.

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At a glance

Performance

Max Range
2,000 nm
Cruise Speed
464 kt
Max Seats
9
MTOW
21,500 lbs

Full specifications

Operator and certification details for the Learjet 45XR, plus the complete performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant sheet — free with an account.

Country of Origin
Canada
Engines
2 × Turbofan
Engine Model
Honeywell TFE731-20BR
IFR Certified
Yes
Single-Pilot
Two-crew

20 more specifications — performance, dimensions, weights and powerplant — are free with an account.

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Value & depreciation

How a business jet like the Learjet 45XR typically holds value — indicative, class-typical retention of a new example against age. Run your own year and hours in the valuation calculator for a specific estimate.

At 5 years
~73%
of typical new value retained
At 10 years
~54%
of typical new value retained
At 15 years
~40%
of typical new value retained

Indicative only — actual value depends on hours, maintenance-program status, avionics, condition and the current market.

Pricing & seller quotes

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Ownership & ROI calculator

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True cost per flight hour
Fully-burdened ownership cost from fuel to financing — free.
Five-year ROI projection
Revenue, EBITDA, equity, ROI, NPV & IRR modelled out five years.
Charter profitability
Private, hybrid and full-charter scenarios side by side.
Compare aircraft
Acquisition, cost/hour and ROI across multiple types.

How the Learjet 45XR compares

Side by side with the most similar business jets.

Performance
Range
2,000 nm
2,080 nm
2,010 nm
2,165 nm
Cruise speed
464 kt
465 kt
453 kt
451 kt
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Capacity & dimensions
Max seats
9
6
10
10
Crew
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Max takeoff weight
21,500 lbs
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17,968 lbs
17,110 lbs
Length
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Cabin height
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Powerplant
Engines
2 × Turbofan
2 × Turbofan
2 × Turbofan
2 × Turbofan
Engine model
Honeywell TFE731-20BR
Honeywell TFE731-40BR
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1
Williams International FJ44-4A

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