Head-to-head comparison

Hawker Hawker 400XP vs Learjet Learjet 45XR

Light Jet · Light Jet

Side-by-side comparison of published specifications, cabin dimensions, and indicative ownership economics. Advantage verdicts are computed directly from catalog figures.

Dimension-by-dimension advantages

Computed directly from catalog figures. A 4% or greater difference in numeric values qualifies as a meaningful advantage.

Max Range
Learjet Learjet 45XR has a higher max range (1,690 nm vs 1,519 nm).
Cruise Speed
Hawker Hawker 400XP and Learjet Learjet 45XR are comparable on cruise speed (468 kts vs 464 kts).
Takeoff Distance
Hawker Hawker 400XP has a shorter takeoff distance (3,936 ft vs 4,350 ft).
Hourly Operating Cost
Hawker Hawker 400XP has a shorter hourly operating cost ($4K vs $5K).
Acquisition Price
Hawker Hawker 400XP has a shorter acquisition price ($1.9M vs $3.5M).
Passenger Capacity
Learjet Learjet 45XR has a higher passenger capacity (8 pax vs 7 pax).

Side-by-side specifications

Specification Hawker Hawker 400XP Learjet Learjet 45XR
Category Light Jet Light Jet
Production Out of production Out of production
Max range 1,519 nm 1,690 nm
NBAA IFR range (4 pax) 1,519 nm 1,690 nm
Max cruise speed 468 kts 464 kts
Max altitude 45,000 ft 51,000 ft
Takeoff distance 3,936 ft 4,350 ft
Landing distance 3,220 ft 2,660 ft
Max passengers 7 8
Cabin length 16 ft 20 ft
Cabin width 5 ft 5 ft
Stand-up cabin No No
Enclosed lavatory No No
Single-pilot certified No No
Hot & high capable No No
Fuel burn 222 gph 227 gph
Pre-owned price $1.9M – $1.9M $3.5M – $3.5M
Total cost/hr (400 hrs) $4K $5K
Fixed annual cost $453K $494K

All figures are indicative published values from Camber's curated catalog. Green cells indicate a meaningful advantage on that dimension; verify with full specifications before making acquisition decisions.

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