Learjet 70/75
| Learjet 70/75 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Learjet 75 at Prague Václav Havel Airport | |
| Role | Light business jet |
| National origin | Canada |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| Status | In production |
| Number built | >20 |
| Developed from | Bombardier Learjet 40 and Bombardier Learjet 45 |
The Learjet 70/75 is a Learjet development program by Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace. The light business jet is being developed in anticipation of business aircraft recovery predicted by Bombardier.[1] These models 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 was incorporated from the Bombardier Global 7000/8000.[2] The Learjet 75 received its type certificate from the FAA on 14 November 2013 and deliveries began shortly thereafter.[3][4] This delay in certification caused Bombardier's overall deliveries to fall below expectations and cancellations of aircraft orders.[5]
Specifications (Learjet 75)
Data from Bombardier[6]
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 TFE731-40BR Turbine, 3,850 lbf (17.1 kN) thrust each
Performance
- Cruise speed: 465 kn (535 mph, 861 km/h) high speed cruise
- Range: 1,770 nmi (2,040 mi, 3,280 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)
- Wing loading: 69.00 lb/sq ft (336.9 kg/m2)
Avionics
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era:
- Cessna CitationJet
- Embraer Phenom 300
- Grob G180 SPn
- Beechcraft Premier I
- Hawker 400
- Emivest SJ30
- Pilatus PC-24
References
- ^ a b Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press. "Bombardier preparing for light business aircraft recovery with Learjet upgrades". 680News. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
- ^ Robert Wall and Fred George (21 May 2012). "Special Delivery". Aviation Week and Space Technology: 20.
- ^ Wichita Eagle (2013). "Learjet 75 get FAA certification". Retrieved 15 Nov 2013.
- ^ Aviation Week (2013). "As New BizJets Advance, Bombardier Looks Ahead". Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.
- ^ Warwick, Graham (January 20, 2014). "Bombardier Misses Delivery Target; Orders Fall". AWIN First. Penton. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
- ^ Bombardier (2012). "Bombardier LearJet 75" (PDF). Retrieved 22 May 2012.
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