Bombardier Learjet 45XR Jet Buyer’s Guide

If your travel needs require a speedy aircraft with excellent payload capability in the Mid-size Jet category, the Learjet 45XR may be a good fit…

An upgrade on the Learjet 45, Bombardier's eight-passenger Learjet 45XR jet delivers higher take-off weights than the original Learjet 45, a higher cruise speed and faster time-to-climb, thanks to its Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines. In the cockpit Honeywell's Primus 1000 avionics system is the standard panel.

Bombardier stopped producing the Learjet 45XR in 2013, so prospective buyers will be shopping the used jet marketplace.

How much does a Bombardier Learjet 45XR cost?

Various things dictate the sale price of a Bombardier Learjet 45XR.

These include the year of manufacture, the number of hours flown, flight cycles on the engine/airframe, avionics modifications and upgrades, and the time remaining before the next major maintenance event. Buyers should ideally look for jets enrolled on an engine maintenance cost program to limit exposure to expensive upcoming maintenance work. 

Over- and under-supply of attractive models on the used aircraft market will also impact value and define whether the momentum is with the buyer or seller in negotiating the sale price.

Read our Bombardier Learjet 45XR Price Guide

What is the range and payload capability of a Bombardier Learjet 45XR?

The maximum range of the Learjet 45XR is 1,937nm with four passengers on board. With seats full, the range is 1,685nm according to Conklin & de Decker.

Maximum payload for the Bombardier Learjet 45XR is 1,875lbs. When fully fueled, the payload is 1,563lbs, notes Conklin & de Decker. That means the Learjet 45XR can carry six crew and passengers with an average weight of 200lbs and retain capacity for 363lbs luggage.

Examples of City Pairs for the Bombardier Learjet 45XR

• Riyadh to New Delhi
• Dubai to Moscow
• Vancouver to Los Angeles

What are the cabin measurements for the Bombardier Learjet 45XR?

The Bombardier Learjet 45XR offers decent cabin volume at 415cu.ft. Conklin & de Decker’s cabin data specifies a maximum height of 4.92ft, 5.12ft width, and 19.75ft length. Another 15cu.ft of internal, and 50cu.ft external luggage space is available.

Typically, Learjet 45XRs are configured to seat eight in a double-club seating arrangement, with a galley area at the front near the entrance and a lavatory at the aft of the cabin.

What is the Bombardier Learjet 45XR’s runway performance?

The Learjet 45XR offers a balanced field length of 4,550ft and requires a landing distance of 4,105ft, notes Conklin & de Decker. That gives the Learjet 45XR greater runway access than many others in its class. Maximum take-off weight for the Learjet 45XR is 21,500lbs. 

How does the Bombardier Learjet 45XR jet compare against its competitors?

Do you need to see how the Bombardier Learjet 45XR compares with its close market competitors? Read more in our Jets Comparison articles…

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