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Learjet 40 ✕ Learjet 55 ✕
Manufacturer Learjet Learjet
Description The Learjet 40 (LJ40) is a light business jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace. The Learjet 55 "Longhorn" is an American business jet manufactured by Learjet.
ICAO Code LJ40 LJ55
First Flight 2002-08-31 1979-04-19
Entry Into service 2004-01-01 1981-01-01
Production End 2013-01-01 1987-01-01
Designer Learjet
Type Business jet Business jet
Length (m) 16.764 16.8
Height (m) 4.2672 4.48
Cockpit Crew 2 2
Max Seating 7
Max Speed (km/h) 871
Cruise Speed (km/h) 859.3273 744
Max Ceiling (m) 15544.8 15544
Capacity Description 7 passengers 10
Max Mach (Mach) 0.81
National Origin Azerbaijan United States of America
Number Built 133 147
Powerplant Description 2 × Honeywell TFE731-20AR turbofan engines 2 × Garrett TFE731-3A-2B turbofan aero-engine
Status In service
Wikipedia Article (URL) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learjet_40 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learjet_55
Flat Wing Span (m) 14.3256 13.35
Flat Wing Area (m²) 28.9486 24.57
Flat Wing Aspect Ratio 7.3
Wake Category M M
Aircraft Engine Garrett TFE731 Garrett TFE731
Number of Engines 2 2