Rockwell Sabreliner 75
The Sabreliner 75 was one of the largest versions of the Sabreliner family, developed from the Rockwell Commander 1121 lineage. Its longer fuselage and upgraded turbofans gave it more cabin room and range than the earliest military-derived Sabreliners. The type was used by corporate, government, and military operators, including the US Air Force as the T-39. It represents the point where a compact liaison jet grew into a mature executive aircraft.
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Did you know?
As the T-39, Sabreliners spent decades training US Air Force radar-intercept officers and ferrying priority passengers, well after the fighter jets that inspired their design had retired.
Specifications
| Length | 17.2 m (56 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.3 m (44 ft) |
| Height | 4.8 m (16 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 10 |
| Persons on board | 12 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 10.4 t |
| Range | 2,800 NM (5,186 km) |
| Maximum speed | 460 kt (852 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,700 ft/min (23.9 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Landing distance | 800 m (2,625 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,200 l |
| Engines | 2x Garrett TFE731-3 |
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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