Learjet 40
The Learjet 40 stretched the fuselage of the smaller Learjet 45 for a roomier cabin, part of Bombardier's push to modernise the Learjet name with genuinely competitive light jets rather than trading purely on the brand's speed-focused heritage. It kept the swept wing and strong climb performance Learjets have always been known for, while offering noticeably more cabin comfort than the classic 1960s-era Learjet models. It competed directly against Cessna's Citation family in the light-jet market, an increasingly crowded segment by the time it launched. Production ended in 2012 as Bombardier eventually wound down the Learjet line entirely.
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The Learjet 40 stretched the Learjet 45's fuselage for a roomier cabin while keeping the swept wing and strong climb Learjets are known for.
Specifications
| Length | 17.4 m (57 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.5 m (48 ft) |
| Height | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 7 |
| Persons on board | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.2 t |
| Range | 1,720 NM (3,185 km) |
| Maximum speed | 465 kt (861 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,820 ft/min (14.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,445 m (4,741 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 3,400 l |
| Engines | 2x Honeywell TFE731-20 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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