Learjet 45

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The Learjet 45 (LJ45) aircraft is a super-light sized business jet aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace.

Developing nation: United States of America.
Manufacturer/designer: Bombardier Aerospace.
Production Lines:
  Wichita, Kansas USA.
Type aircraft: super-light sized business jet aircraft.
First flight: 7 October 1995
FAA certification: September 1997

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 9 passengers
  • Length: 17.68 m (58 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.58 m (47 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 4.30 m (14 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 28.95 m² (311.6 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 5,829 kg (12,850 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 9,163 kg (20,200 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-20 turbofan, 3,500 lb (15.57 kN) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 858 km/h (533 mph, 463 knots, Mach 0.81) (max cruise)
  • Cruise speed: 804 km/h (500 mph 434 knots, Mach 0.76)
  • Range:  3,167 km (1,968 mi, 1,710 nmi)(4 passengers)
  • Service ceiling: 15,545 m (51,000 ft)

All pictures courtesy of Zijde Aviation Photo and Publishing, Rob Vogelaar