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Bombardier Learjet 60XR vs Cessna Citation XLS+
The Learjet 60XR has the longer published maximum range and higher maximum operating Mach. The Citation XLS+ has the more seats in the manufacturer's maximum configuration. They are level on cabin height, hourly rate (category). Both are midsize jets, so the category hourly rate is the same; the difference on a given trip comes from range, seats and the cabin.
| Criterion | Learjet 60XR | Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Midsize jets | Midsize jets |
| Production status | Out of production, in service | Out of production, in service |
| Passengers (max) | 8 | 9★ Best |
| Range | 4,454 km (2,405 nm)★ Best | 3,889 km (2,100 nm) |
| Max Mach (MMo) | M 0.81★ Best | M 0.8 |
| Cabin length | 5.41 m | 5.59 m |
| Cabin width | 1.80 m | 1.68 m |
| Cabin height | 1.73 m | 1.73 m |
| Hourly rate (category) | $4,000–$4,750€3,573–€4,243CHF 3,334–CHF 3,959 | $4,000–$4,750€3,573–€4,243CHF 3,334–CHF 3,959 |
Category rate (Midsize 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 Learjet 60XR: 4,454 km (2,405 nm) against 3,889 km (2,100 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 midsize jets, and we publish one category rate for that class: $4,000–$4,750 per hour (€3,573–€4,243), 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.
8 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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