Bombardier Learjet 45XR Charter

Name: Bombardier Learjet 45XR
Brand: Bombardier
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Overview

The Bombardier Learjet 45XR at a glance

The Learjet 45XR is chosen for three missions. First, speed in the light-jet class, where 463 kt beats a Citation CJ3 by about 45 kt on the same leg. Second, high-altitude performance, since FL510 puts it above most weather and traffic while holding an 8,000 ft cabin. Third, cost per seat, with 205 gph and 1,800 to 2,400 USD per hour variable against a wide-cabin midsize jet. The trade-offs are a 1.50 m cabin height you cannot stand in and a 1,536 m field requirement at MTOW.

Specifications

Bombardier Learjet 45XR specifications & fast facts

Range: 3,650 km
Passengers: 8
Top speed: 463 kt
Cabin height: 1.5 m
Cabin width: 1.55 m
Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace (Learjet)
Country of origin: United States (Wichita, Kansas)
First flight: 7 October 1995 (Learjet 45)
In production since: 2004 as the 45XR, production ended 2012
Aircraft still built: No, succeeded by the Learjet 75 and the line closed in 2022
Units delivered: 642 built across the Learjet 45 and 45XR
Engines: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-20BR, 3,500 lbf each flat-rated to 104 F
Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 four-screen EFIS with TCAS and EGPWS
Max cruise altitude: 51,000 ft
Cabin altitude: 8,000 ft at FL510 (9.3 psi differential)
Baggage volume: 1,841 L (65 cu ft), 15 cu ft internal and 50 cu ft external
Takeoff distance: 1,536 m (5,040 ft) at MTOW fully equipped
Landing distance: 811 m (2,660 ft)
Runway suitability: Operates from 4,000 ft runways at reduced weight, 5,040 ft at MTOW
Certification: FAA type certificate September 1997 under FAR Part 25, 45XR from June 2004
Lavatory: Aft enclosed lavatory with sink and lighted vanity, usable as a belted seat

Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Bombardier Learjet 45XR

Charter rate (EUR/hr)

€2,800 to 4,000

Ex-tax, European operators

Charter rate (USD/hr)

$2,900 to 4,200

North American operators

List price, new

~$13M

Factory-new, current model year

Pre-owned market

$2.3 to 5.3M

5-8 year old aircraft

Annual fixed cost

$220,000 to 320,000

Crew, hangar, insurance

Variable cost per hour

$1,800 to 2,400

Fuel, maintenance, fees

Crew required

2 pilots, no cabin attendant in the standard configuration.

Fuel burn

205 gph typical cruise (about 776 L/h)

Typical cruise

Typical annual use

300 to 450 hrs/yr

Hangar footprint

17.7 m × 14.6 m

Production of the Learjet 45 and 45XR ran to 2012 and 642 were built. The Learjet 75 succeeded it and Bombardier closed the Learjet line entirely in 2022, so support now runs through Bombardier service centres and independents.

Compare

Bombardier Learjet 45XR vs. similar light jets

How the Bombardier Learjet 45XR stacks up against the other light jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft	Range	Pax	Top speed	Cabin H × W	Notes
Embraer Phenom 300	3,650 km	7	464 kt	1.5 × 1.55 m	The most-delivered business jet in the world for a decade. Best cabin in class, single-pilot approved, superb short-runway performance.
Cessna Citation CJ3+	3,778 km	6	416 kt	1.45 × 1.47 m	The value pick. Very efficient, easy to charter cheaply, cabin is a touch narrower than the Phenom.
Learjet 75 Liberty	3,852 km	6	465 kt	1.5 × 1.56 m	Fastest light jet in the sky, 51,000 ft ceiling, only flat-floor cabin in class. Bombardier ended production in 2022 so the fleet is used-only but young.
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2	4,010 km	10	451 kt	1.45 × 1.47 m	The largest and fastest CJ. Single-pilot certified, transatlantic-capable with a Reykjavik stop, and a 2021 cabin refresh.
Embraer Phenom 100EV	2,182 km	6	406 kt	1.47 × 1.55 m	The premium entry-level jet. Four-seat cabin, Garmin G3000, and a 15 percent lower hourly rate than the Citation M2.
HondaJet Elite II	2,865 km	6	422 kt	1.47 × 1.52 m	Over-wing engine mounts, a signature quiet cabin, and the 2022 refresh with autothrottle. A category of one.

Embraer Phenom 300 Cessna Citation CJ3+ Learjet 75 Liberty Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 Embraer Phenom 100EV HondaJet Elite II

Considering a different size? Browse the full light jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Bombardier Learjet 45XR photos

Bombardier Learjet 45XR light jet in cruise with winglets and T-tail

Learjet 45XR flat-floor cabin with double-club leather seating

Learjet 45XR on a snowy ramp with the airstair door open

Learjet 45XR Honeywell Primus 1000 flight deck

Typical missions

Popular Bombardier Learjet 45XR routes

London → Athens 3 h 20 min

Geneva → Ibiza 1 h 50 min

Frankfurt → Rome 1 h 45 min

Nice → Sofia 2 h 20 min

Berlin → Barcelona 2 h 30 min

New York → Miami 2 h 50 min

Questions

Bombardier Learjet 45XR FAQ

How many passengers can the Learjet 45XR seat?

Eight in the standard double-club layout, nine using the belted lavatory seat. The flat floor makes the cabin usable at eight seats even though the ceiling is only 1.50 m.

What is the Learjet 45XR hourly charter rate?

European operators quote 2,800 to 4,000 EUR per hour ex-tax. North-American rates run from about 2,400 USD per hour on light-jet programmes to 5,150 USD on retail charter, with 2,900 to 4,200 USD the usual band.

How much does a Learjet 45XR cost?

New list price was about 13 million USD. Pre-owned aircraft run 2.3 to 5.3 million USD, with Aircraft Bluebook putting 2003 models near 2.9 million and 2012 aircraft up to 4.7 million.

What does it cost to own and operate a Learjet 45XR?

Fixed costs run about 220,000 to 320,000 USD per year. Direct operating costs are 1,800 to 2,400 USD per hour at roughly 205 gallons per hour. At 300 hours a year the all-in figure lands near 800,000 to 1 million USD.

How many crew does the Learjet 45XR need?

Two pilots. The type is certified under FAR Part 25 as a transport-category aircraft and is not approved for single-pilot operation. No cabin attendant is carried in the standard configuration.

Where is the Learjet 45XR built?

Bombardier built it in Wichita, Kansas, at the Learjet facility, with fuselage sections produced in Belfast and Queretaro. Bombardier closed the Learjet line in 2022 and support moved to its service centre network.

When did the Learjet 45XR first fly?

The Learjet 45 first flew on 7 October 1995 and was certified in September 1997. The 45XR variant with higher-thrust engines was introduced in June 2004.

Is the Learjet 45XR still in production?

No. Production ended in 2012 and the Learjet 75 took its place until Bombardier closed the Learjet line in 2022. With 642 Learjet 45 and 45XR aircraft built, parts and TFE731 support remain widely available.

What engines does the Learjet 45XR use?

Two Honeywell TFE731-20BR turbofans producing 3,500 lbf each, flat-rated to 104 F so the aircraft holds full thrust on hot days. The base Learjet 45 used the TFE731-20 at 3,650 lbf without the flat rating.

How does the Learjet 45XR compare to an Embraer Phenom 300?

The Phenom 300 has a taller cabin, better short-field numbers at about 1,036 m and lower fuel burn near 166 gph. The Learjet 45XR is about 20 kt faster, climbs to FL510 against FL450, and carries an APU as standard. Pre-owned pricing is materially lower on the Learjet.

Can the Learjet 45XR use short runways?

At reduced weight it operates from 4,000 ft runways, but a fully loaded departure needs about 1,536 m. Landing distance is 811 m, so short arrival fields are easier than short departures.

What is the baggage capacity?

1,841 litres or about 65 cubic feet, split into 15 cubic feet inside the cabin and 50 cubic feet in a heated external compartment. The internal portion is reachable in flight.