Learjet 70/75

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Learjet 70/75
Artist's concept of the Learjet 70
Role light Business jet
Manufacturer Bombardier
Status In development
Number built 0
Developed from Bombardier Learjet 40 and Bombardier Learjet 45

The Learjet 70/75 are the latest Learjets development program by aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. The light business jet is being introduced in anticipation of business aircraft recovery predicted by Bombardier.[1] These models will feature new avionics, winglets and powerful engines that use less fuel.[1]

The airframe is based on the Learjet 40 and 45 models with modifications to improve performance. Canted winglet design will be incorporated from the Global 7000/8000.[2] Bombardier is targeting deliveries beginning in 2013.[3]

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Specifications (Learjet 75) [edit]

Data from Bombardier[4]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 8 + 1 passengers
  • Length: 57.6 ft (17.6 m)
  • Wingspan: 45.8 ft (14.0 m)
  • Height: 14.13 ft (4.31 m)
  • Wing area: 311.6 sq ft (28.95 m2)
  • Empty weight: 13,890 lb (6,300 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 21,500 lb (9,752 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-40-BR Turbine, 3,850 lbf (17.1 kN) thrust each

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 465 kn (535 mph; 861 km/h) high speed cruise
  • Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)
  • Wing loading: 69.00 lb/sq ft (336.9 kg/m²)

Avionics

See also [edit]

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era:

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press. "Bombardier preparing for light business aircraft recovery with Learjet upgrades". 680News. Retrieved 2012-05-16. 
  2. ^ Robert Wall and Fred George (21 May 2012). "Special Delivery". Aviation Week and Space Technology: 20. 
  3. ^ "Bombardier Unveils Learjet 70 and 75". Aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2012-05-16. 
  4. ^ Bombardier (2012). "Bombardier LearJet 75". Retrieved 22 May 2012. 

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