Light Jets compared
Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Learjet 75 Liberty
Both are light jets. Both seat up to 8 passengers. The Citation CJ3+ flies 150 km (81 nm) farther: 3,780 km against 3,630 km. The Learjet 75 Liberty cruises 48 km/h faster. The Learjet 75 Liberty has the taller cabin (1.75 m vs 1.45 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation CJ3+ | Learjet 75 Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 3,780 km2,041 nm (better) | 3,630 km1,960 nm |
| Cruise speed | 815 km/h440 kt | 863 km/h466 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m4.8 ft | 1.75 m5.7 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.47 m4.8 ft | 1.70 m5.6 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 4.72 m15.5 ft | 5.84 m19.2 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 66 cu ft (better) | 50 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $3,900/hr (better) | $4,600/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation CJ3+ if you need the extra 150 km (81 nm) of range and you travel with a lot of luggage (66 cu ft of baggage space vs 50).
Pick the Learjet 75 Liberty if headroom matters (the cabin is 30 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.1 m longer), you want a wider cabin (23 cm more across) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 48 km/h faster).
The Citation CJ3+ is estimated at $3,900/hr against $4,600/hr for the Learjet 75 Liberty, about $700 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Learjet 75 Liberty saves about 4 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Citation CJ3+ can fly Dubai (DXB) to Athens (ATH) nonstop, 3,272 km. The Learjet 75 Liberty would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation CJ3+ vs Learjet 75 Liberty: common questions
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