Learjet 60XR vs Phenom 300E
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The Bombardier Aviation Learjet 60XR (introduced 2007) and the Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 300E (introduced 2018) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. 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 60XR vs Phenom 300E: the key differences
- The Learjet 60XR delivers 20% more range (Learjet 60XR: 2,405 nm; Phenom 300E: 2,010 nm).
- The Learjet 60XR delivers 3% more cruise speed (Learjet 60XR: 466 kt; Phenom 300E: 453 kt).
- The Phenom 300E delivers 25% more passenger capacity (Learjet 60XR: 8 seats; Phenom 300E: 10 seats).
- The Phenom 300E is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2007 for the Learjet 60XR), a gap of 11 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Learjet 60XR is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (23,500 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?
Choose the Learjet 60XR when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Phenom 300E when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Learjet 60XR holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Learjet 60XR vs Phenom 300E: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Learjet 60XR or the Phenom 300E?
The Learjet 60XR has the longer published range — 2,405 nm versus 2,010 nm for the Phenom 300E.
Does the Learjet 60XR or Phenom 300E seat more passengers?
The Phenom 300E carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 10 seats, compared with 8 on the Learjet 60XR.
Which is faster, the Learjet 60XR or the Phenom 300E?
The Learjet 60XR cruises faster, at 466 kt versus 453 kt for the Phenom 300E.
Which is newer, the Learjet 60XR or the Phenom 300E?
The Phenom 300E is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2007 for the Learjet 60XR.
Is the Learjet 60XR or the Phenom 300E the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Learjet 60XR is the larger aircraft — 23,500 lbs versus 17,968 lbs for the Phenom 300E.
Should I buy the Learjet 60XR or the Phenom 300E?
Choose the Learjet 60XR when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Phenom 300E when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Learjet 60XR holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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