Learjet 55

Learjet 55
Learjet 55 on final approach
General information
National origin	United States/France
Manufacturer	Learjet
Number built	147
History
Manufactured	1979–1987
Introduction date	1981
First flight	19 April 1979

The Learjet 55 "Longhorn" is an American-French business jet manufactured by Learjet.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 10
• 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

Performance

• Maximum speed: 541 mph; 470 kn (871 km/h) at 30,000ft (9145m)
• Cruise speed: 462 mph; 402 kn (744 km/h) at 49,000ft (14935m)
• Range: 2,492 mi (2,165 nmi; 4,010 km) with four passengers and fuel reserves
• Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)

Accidents and Incidents

• On 31 January 2025, a Mexican-registered Learjet 55 operating as a air ambulance by a Scottsdale, Arizona-based Jet Rescue Air Ambulance with six people on board crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia.

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