Learjet 45XR vs Phenom 300E
The Learjet 45XR leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Bombardier Aviation Learjet 45XR (introduced 2004) beside the Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 300E (introduced 2018) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Phenom 300E carries more passengers. undefined
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Learjet 45XR vs Phenom 300E: the key differences
- The Phenom 300E delivers 1% more range (Learjet 45XR: 2,000 nm; Phenom 300E: 2,010 nm).
- The Learjet 45XR delivers 2% more cruise speed (Learjet 45XR: 464 kt; Phenom 300E: 453 kt).
- The Phenom 300E delivers 11% more passenger capacity (Learjet 45XR: 9 seats; Phenom 300E: 10 seats).
- The Phenom 300E is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2004 for the Learjet 45XR), a gap of 14 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Learjet 45XR is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (21,500 lbs versus 17,968 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Phenom 300E seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Phenom 300E leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Learjet 45XR can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Learjet 45XR vs Phenom 300E: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Learjet 45XR or the Phenom 300E?
The Phenom 300E has the longer published range — 2,010 nm versus 2,000 nm for the Learjet 45XR.
Does the Learjet 45XR or Phenom 300E seat more passengers?
The Phenom 300E carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 10 seats, compared with 9 on the Learjet 45XR.
Which is faster, the Learjet 45XR or the Phenom 300E?
The Learjet 45XR cruises faster, at 464 kt versus 453 kt for the Phenom 300E.
Which is newer, the Learjet 45XR or the Phenom 300E?
The Phenom 300E is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2004 for the Learjet 45XR.
Is the Learjet 45XR or the Phenom 300E the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Learjet 45XR is the larger aircraft — 21,500 lbs versus 17,968 lbs for the Phenom 300E.
Should I buy the Learjet 45XR or the Phenom 300E?
On published specifications the Phenom 300E leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Learjet 45XR can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Learjet 45XR vs Phenom 300E?
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