Learjet 55
The Learjet 55 is a classic Business Jet that first took to the air on 19 April 1979 and two years later the first units were delivered to customers.
A total of 147 aircraft were built, most of which are still in service.
technical parameters Learjet 55
| Role | Business jet |
| National origin | United States |
| Role | Business jet |
| First flight | 19 April 1979 |
| Introduction | 1981 |
| Produced | 1979–1987 |
| Number built | 147 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Length | 55 ft 1 in (16.80 m) |
| Wingspan | 43 ft 10 in (13.35 m) |
| Height | 14 ft 8 in (4.48 m) |
| Wing area | 264.5 sq ft (24.57 m2) |
| Empty weight | 13,000 lb (5,897 kg) |
| Max takeoff weight | 21,500 lb (9,752 kg) |
| Powerplant | 2 × Garrett TFE731-3A-2B turbofan aero-engine, 3,700 lbf (16 kN) thrust each |
| Maximum speed | 541 mph (871 km/h, 470 kn) at 30,000ft (9145m) |
| Cruise speed | 462 mph (744 km/h, 402 kn) at 49,000ft (14935m) |
| Range | 2,492 mi (4,010 km, 2,165 nmi) with four passengers and fuel reserves |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (16,000 m) |
Learjet 55
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