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
