Learjet 55
The Learjet 55 was a midsize business jet with a distinctive long fuselage and delta fins on its tail. It offered more cabin space and range than earlier Learjets while retaining the family’s fast, sleek character. Its design became the basis for later Learjet 60 developments.
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The Learjet 55 is recognisable by its long fuselage and distinctive delta fins on the tail, later the basis for the Learjet 60.
Specifications
| Length | 17.7 m (58 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 m (44 ft) |
| Height | 4.3 m (14 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 10 |
| Persons on board | 8 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.7 t |
| Range | 2,200 NM (4,074 km) |
| Maximum speed | 458 kt (848 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,380 ft/min (22.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,470 l |
| Engines | 2x Garrett TFE731-3A |
| Units built | 126 |
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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