Bombardier Learjet 60 vs Cessna Excel/XLS
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Bombardier Learjet 60 Learjet | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna |
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| Stall Speed | 96 kts | 89 kts |
| Approach Speed | 125 kts | 116 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 436 kts | 441 kts |
| Range | 2,398 nm | 2,100 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 4,500 fpm | 3,790 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 235.0 gph | 239.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Bombardier Learjet 60 Learjet | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Bombardier Learjet 60 Learjet | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $1,410/hr | $1,434/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $3,200/hr | $2,942/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $35,000/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $34,000/yr | $13,308/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $71,500/yr | $15,808/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Bombardier Learjet 60 Learjet | Cessna Excel/XLS Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 8,848 lbs | 7,400 lbs |
| MTOW | 23,500 lbs | 20,200 lbs |
| Seating | 9 | 11 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,185 gal | 1,006 gal |
| Engines | 2× Turbofan | 2× Turbofan |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 43.8 ft | 56.3 ft |
| Length | 58.7 ft | 52.5 ft |
| Tail Height | 14.6 ft | 17.2 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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