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Learjet 70/75
Learjet 75 at Prague Václav Havel Airport
Role Light business jet
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Bombardier
Status In production
Produced 2013–present
Number built >75[1]
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.[2] These models feature new avionics, winglets and powerful engines that use less fuel.[2]

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.[3] The Learjet 75 received its type certificate from the FAA on 14 November 2013 and deliveries began shortly thereafter.[4][5] This delay in certification caused Bombardier's overall deliveries to fall below expectations and cancellations of aircraft orders.[6]

Specifications (Learjet 75)

Data from Bombardier[7]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 8 + 1 passengers
  • Length: 58[8] ft (18 m)
  • Wingspan: 50.92[8] ft (15.52 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: 2,040 nmi (2,350 mi, 3,780 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:

References

  1. ^ "Bombardier Marks Major Milestone with Delivery of 75th Learjet 75 Aircraft to Aurora Jet Partners". bombardier.com. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press. "Bombardier preparing for light business aircraft recovery with Learjet upgrades". 680News. Retrieved 2012-05-16.
  3. ^ Robert Wall and Fred George (21 May 2012). "Special Delivery". Aviation Week and Space Technology: 20.
  4. ^ Wichita Eagle (2013). "Learjet 75 get FAA certification". Retrieved 15 Nov 2013.
  5. ^ Aviation Week (2013). "As New BizJets Advance, Bombardier Looks Ahead". Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.
  6. ^ Warwick, Graham (January 20, 2014). "Bombardier Misses Delivery Target; Orders Fall". AWIN First. Penton. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  7. ^ Bombardier (2012). "Bombardier LearJet 75" (PDF). Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  8. ^ a b http://businessaircraft.bombardier.com/en/aircraft/learjet-75#aircraft-specifications

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