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Learjet 55C for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$3 200 – $4 700
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Learjet 55C
Family:
LearJet 4x / 5x
Manufacturer:
Bombardier Aerospace
Aircraft Class:
Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:
LJ55
Number Built:
147
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity40
  • Reliability80
  • Comfort60

Performance

Service Ceiling:
51 001 ft 15 545 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
21 499 lbs 9 752 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turbojet
Typical Engine:
2 x Garrett TFE731-3
Typical Avionics:
Collins/Sperry avionics and operator retrofits
Long Range Cruise Speed:
418 kts 775 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
475 kts 880 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
4.9 h
Max Range:
1 930 nmi 3 574 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 653 lb/h 750 kg/h
Max Payload:
3 307 lbs 1 500 kg

Learjet 55C Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
6
Sleeping Places:
2
  • 3 Divan seats
  • 2 Sleeping places
  • Hot meal
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
14.67 ft 4.47 m
Aircraft Length:
55.09 ft 16.79 m
Wingspan:
43.8 ft 13.35 m
Cabin Zones:
1 passenger cabin with two seating groups, typically a forward club and aft seats/divan; enclosed lavatory and refreshment area where fitted
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage compartment access and loading limits require the selected aircraft configuration
Airstairs:
y

Charter Costs for the Learjet 55C

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$3 200 – $4 700

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$800 000 – $2.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$8.98
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$1 430 – $2 240
Annual Cost of Ownership
$955 000 – $1.47M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.05 – $1.55

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$367 000
At 350 hours
$642 200

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$568 000
At 350 hours
$568 000

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Learjet 55C Description

The Lear family is one of the pioneers of private jet aviation. Learjets have brought performance and innovation to the aviation market. The Learjet 55 incorporates successful elements of former Learjets, while adding a few design modifications of its own like a larger fuselage. Although its predecessors were competitive, the 55 was essentially produced to contend in a growing business aircraft market, namely one with greater cabin accommodations. The Lear 55 can fly at a maximum operating speed of mach .81. It is capable of a high speed cruise of 458 knots, and a flight ceiling of 51,000 ft. The 55C variant introduced the now-common delta fins to the Learjet line. These longitudinal tail surfaces provide improvements in handling and performance in addition to stall-avoidance capability, allowing elimination of the complex stick pusher system of earlier models. The standup cabin is the aircraft’s single biggest improvement. 50 percent more cabin volume than its predecessors is enjoyed in the 55. The dimensions measure 5.7 ft high, 5.9 ft wide and 13.7 ft long. Rather than adding more seating, engineers chose to enhance the cabin’s comfort and amenities. The cabin typically accommodates seven or eight passengers. Also featured are external and internal baggage compartments, a half-width lavatory and a small galley/refreshment center. The expansion is sure to be noticed by passengers. It is a quality inherent to successful companies to be able to foresee future market demands and design an innovative aircraft accordingly. That is exactly what Lear did when introducing the Lear 55. By strategically borrowing effective elements from former aircraft and integrating new features, the Lear 55 offers exceptional performance and comfort in its class. It marks successful evolution.

Strengths

  • Private executive cabin
  • Regional itinerary flexibility subject to aircraft availability

Weaknesses

  • Factory-new production has ended
  • Payload and range depend on aircraft upgrades and operating conditions
  • Cabin fittings and maintenance status vary by individual aircraft

Best use cases

  • Executive travel
  • Private leisure trips
  • Regional and multi-city itineraries

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