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Bombardier Learjet 45XR vs Cessna Citation CJ3+
The Learjet 45XR has the taller cabin and higher maximum operating Mach. The Citation CJ3+ has the longer published maximum range. They are level on passengers (max), hourly rate (category). Both are light jets, so the category hourly rate is the same; the difference on a given trip comes from range, seats and the cabin.
| Criterion | Learjet 45XR | Citation CJ3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Light jets | Light jets |
| Production status | Out of production, in service | Out of production, in service |
| Passengers (max) | 9 | 9 |
| Range | 3,704 km (2,000 nm) | 3,778 km (2,040 nm)★ Best |
| Max Mach (MMo) | M 0.81★ Best | M 0.737 |
| Cabin length | 5.00 m | 4.78 m |
| Cabin width | 1.55 m | 1.47 m |
| Cabin height | 1.50 m★ Best | 1.45 m |
| Hourly rate (category) | $2,750–$3,500€2,456–€3,126CHF 2,292–CHF 2,917 | $2,750–$3,500€2,456–€3,126CHF 2,292–CHF 2,917 |
Category rate (Light jet), not a model rate · Paramount Business Jets, 07 Aug 2026 · ECB 14 Oct 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Best values are marked ★ as well as shaded. Specifications as of 31 May 2026 · units km (nm), metres.
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The Citation CJ3+: 3,778 km (2,040 nm) against 3,704 km (2,000 nm) (manufacturer published maximum, Range = manufacturer maximum, typical passengers and NBAA IFR reserves as published). Whether either flies a given leg non-stop depends on payload, wind and reserves — use the route check on the compare tool for your city pair.
Both are light jets, and we publish one category rate for that class: $2,750–$3,500 per hour (€2,456–€3,126), sourced from Paramount Business Jets on 07 Aug 2026. It is a category rate, not a model rate; a firm price comes with the quote.
9 and 9 respectively in the manufacturer's maximum-density configuration. Most operators' cabins seat fewer; the exact layout of the aircraft we quote is confirmed with the offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates — 07 Aug 2026 · hourly category rates
- European Central Bank daily reference rate for 2026-10-14, fetched 2026-10-14 18:25 UTC — 14 Oct 2026 · 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Data as of 31 May 2026
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