Learjet 55
| Learjet 55 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Learjet 55 on final approach | |
| General information | |
| National origin | United States/France |
| Manufacturer | Learjet |
| Number built | 147 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1979–1987 |
| Introduction date | 1981 |
| First flight | 19 April 1979 |
The Learjet 55 "Longhorn" is an American-French business jet manufactured by Learjet.
Specifications
[change | change source]General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 10
- Length: 55 ft 1 in (16.80 m)
- Wingspan: 43 ft 10 in (13.35 m)
- Height: 14 ft 8 in (4.48 m)
- Wing area: 264.5 sq ft (24.57 m2)
- Empty weight: 13,000 lb (5,897 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 21,500 lb (9,752 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Garrett TFE731-3A-2B turbofan aero-engine, 3,700 lbf (16 kN) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 541 mph; 470 kn (871 km/h) at 30,000ft (9145m)
- Cruise speed: 462 mph; 402 kn (744 km/h) at 49,000ft (14935m)
- Range: 2,492 mi (2,165 nmi; 4,010 km) with four passengers and fuel reserves
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)
Accidents and Incidents
[change | change source]- On 31 January 2025, a Mexican-registered Learjet 55 operating as a air ambulance by a Scottsdale, Arizona-based Jet Rescue Air Ambulance with six people on board crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Deliso, Meredith. "Small plane crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia in fiery explosion". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-02-01.