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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Cessna Citation BravoView aircraft profile	Bombardier Learjet 40View aircraft profile	Cessna Citation CJ1View aircraft profile
Typical market year	2002	2004	2002
Estimated purchase	€2.01m	€1.97m	€1.7m
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€528k	€550k	€422k
Five-year cash outlay	€4.65m	€4.73m	€3.81m
Cruise speed	405 kt	436 kt	389 kt
Advertised range	1587 nm	1534 nm	1300 nm
Seats	8	8	7
Realistic payload	408 kg	540 kg	700 kg
Runway need	1100 m	1300 m	1010 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Normalized for direct comparison
Main trade-off	A robust and comfortable light jet, but engine programme and phase inspections can outweigh the acquisition price.	The Learjet 40 combines 8-seat jet capability with about 1,534 NM reported range and about 436 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.	An accessible and efficient single-pilot jet, but TAP coverage, inspections and avionics upgrades dominate lifecycle economics.

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