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Bombardier Learjet 45XR vs Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2
The Learjet 45XR has the taller cabin and higher maximum operating Mach. The Citation CJ3 Gen2 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 Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Light jets | Light jets |
| Production status | Out of production, in service | In production |
| 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 |
| Baggage volume | not published | 1.84 m³ |
| Takeoff distance | not published | 969 mtakeoff field length, as published |
| Landing distance | not published | 844 mlanding distance, as published |
| Engines | not published | 2 × Williams International FJ44-3A |
| Single-pilot certified | not published | Yessingle-pilot certified |
| 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 10 Sep 2026 · units km (nm), metres.
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The Citation CJ3 Gen2: 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
- Textron Aviation — Citation specifications page — 10 Sep 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 10 Sep 2026
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