The Learjet 55 is yet another impressive model in the Learjet fleet. The Learjet 55 is more spacious and luxurious than some of the smaller series. With a standing cabin, most find the 55 more comfortable and accommodating than some of the other private jets in the industry. Typically seats between seven and eight passengers, has a range of 2,100nm, and a cruise speed of 843 km/h.

Specs:

Passengers: 8 (default)

Lavatory: Enclosed

Maximum Speed: 884 km/h

Maximum Altitude: 51,000 ft.

Range: 2,100nm (default)

Cabin Size: 5’9” (width) x 16.7’ (length) x 5’8” (height)

Baggage Capacity: 60 cu. ft. (default)

Cabin

In designing the 55, Learjet (or Gates Learjet as the company was then known as) took the wing of the earlier Longhorn 28/29 series and married it to an all new larger 10 seat fuselage

 The Lear 55 offers Six different main cabin arrangements offered with seating ranging from four to eight

 Engines

Two 16.5kN (3700lb) Garrett TFE7313A2B turbofans. 60 - Two 20.5kN (4600lb) Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofans.

Performance      

 Max speed 884km/h (477kt), max cruising speed 843km/h (455kt), economical cruising speed 778km/h (420kt). Service ceiling is 51,000ft.