Learjet 40
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The Learjet 40 is a light business jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace.
The Learjet 40 is derived from the Learjet 45 but with a shorter fuselage (by 24.5 inches/60 cm), and is powered by two Honeywell TFE731-20AR engines.
The prototype aircraft, a rebuilt Model 45, first flew on August 31, 2002, and the first production aircraft performed its maiden flight on September 5, 2002. Both flights took place from the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The LJ40 entered into service in January, 2004.[1]
The Learjet 40XR is an upgraded version introduced in October, 2004, offering higher takeoff weights, faster cruise speeds and faster time-to-climb rates as compared to the LJ40. The increases are due to the upgrading of the engines to the TFE731-30BR configuration. LJ40 owners can upgrade their aircraft through the incorporation of several service bulletines.[2]
[edit] Specifications
[edit] General characteristics
- Cabin Height (Feet) 4.9
- Cabin Width (Feet) 5.1
- Cabin Length (Feet) 19.75
- Cabin Volume (Cubic Feet) 368
- Door Height (Feet) 4.8
- Door Width (Feet) 2.5
- Baggage Volume Internal (Cubic Feet) 15
- Baggage Volume External (Cubic Feet) 50
- Seats - Executive 6
- Maximum Take-off Weight (lbs) 20350
- Maximum Landing Weight (lbs) 19200
- Basic Operating Weight w/crew (lbs) 13633
- Usable Fuel (lbs) 5300
- Payload with Full Fuel (lbs) 993
- Maximum Payload (lbs) 2305
- Range - Seats Full (nm) 1552
- Maximum Range (nm) 1692
- Balance Field Length (feet) 4285
- Landing Distance (Factored) (feet) 4442
- Rate of Climb - ALL Engines (feet p/min) 2820
- Rate of Climb - One Engine Out (feet p/min) 710
- Max Cruise Speed (ktas) 464
- Normal Cruise Speed (ktas) 457
- Long Range Cruise Speed (ktas) 425
- Service Ceiling at Maximum Weight (feet) 45000
- One Engine Inoperative Service Ceiling at Maximum Weight (feet) 27000
- Number of Engines 2
- Engine Model Honeywell TFE731-20AR
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