Learjet 70/75

Learjet 70/75
Role Light business jet
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Bombardier
Status In production
Primary user Zenith Aviation (4)[1]
Produced 2013–present
Number built 100[2]
Unit cost
70: US$11.3 million
75: US$13.8 million (2015)[3]
Developed from Bombardier Learjet 40 and Bombardier Learjet 45

The Learjet 70/75 is a light business jet airplane manufactured by the Learjet division of Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace.

Design

These models feature new avionics, winglets, and powerful engines that use less fuel.[4] The airframe is based upon the Learjet 40 and 45 models which it replaced.[5]The combination of aerodynamic improvements, which lowered the design's drag by 2%, and 200 lbs less weight in the nose section resulted in an increased range of 4%.[6] The canted winglet design was incorporated from the Bombardier Global 7500/8000.[7]

Development

The Learjet 75 received its type certificate from the FAA on 14 November 2013.[5] Deliveries began shortly thereafter.[8] This delay in certification caused order cancellations, and Bombardier's overall deliveries fell below expectations.[9] The 100th Learjet 75 was delivered in June 2017.[2]

Specifications (Learjet 75)

Data from Bombardier[10]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 8 + 1 passengers
  • Length: 58 ft 0 in (17.68 m) [11]
  • Wingspan: 50 ft 11 in (15.52 m) [11]
  • Height: 14.13 ft (4.31 m)
  • Wing area: 311.6 sq ft (28.95 m2)
  • Empty weight: 13,890 lb (6,300 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 21,500 lb (9,752 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-40BR Turbine, 3,850 lbf (17.1 kN) thrust each

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 465 kn (535 mph; 861 km/h) high speed cruise
  • Range: 2,040 nmi (2,348 mi; 3,778 km)
  • Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)
  • Wing loading: 69.00 lb/sq ft (336.9 kg/m2)

Avionics

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era:

References

  1. ↑ Kate Sarsfield (10 July 2018). "Zenith takes delivery of latest Learjet 75". Flightglobal.
  2. 1 2 "Bombardier Marks Major Milestone with Delivery of 3,000th Learjet Aircraft Manufactured" (Press release). Bombardier. 2 Jun 2017.
  3. ↑ "Business Jets Specification and Performance Data" (PDF). Business & Commercial Aviation. Aviation Week. May 2015.
  4. ↑ Ross Marowits (May 14, 2012). "Bombardier preparing for light business aircraft recovery with Learjet upgrades". Canadian Business. The Canadian Press.
  5. 1 2 Molly McMillin (November 15, 2013). "Bombardier's Learjet 75 gets FAA certification". Wichita Eagle.
  6. ↑ Fred George (Mar 28, 2017). "Operators Survey: Bombardier Learjet 70/75". Business & Commercial Aviation. Aviation Week.
  7. ↑ Fred George (14 May 2012). "Bombardier Unveils Learjet 70 and 75". Aviation Week Network.
  8. ↑ "As New BizJets Advance, Bombardier Looks Ahead". Aviation Week. 3 Dec 2013.
  9. ↑ Graham Warwick (January 20, 2014). "Bombardier Misses Delivery Target; Orders Fall". Aviation Week Network.
  10. ↑ Bombardier (2012). "Bombardier LearJet 75" (PDF). Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  11. 1 2 "Learjet 75". Bombardier.
  • Official website
  • "Learjet 70 Fact sheet" (PDF). Bombardier. Apr 2012.
  • "Learjet 75 Fact sheet" (PDF). Bombardier. Apr 2012.
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