Bombardier Learjet 40
Bombardier Aerospace · USA · first flew 2002 · airliner
The Learjet 40 is a light business jet derived from the Learjet 45 by shortening the fuselage, trading a little cabin length for lower weight and cost.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Shortened Learjet 45 fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Shortened Learjet 45 fuselage
- Winglet-tipped wing
- Delta ventral fins
It looks almost identical to the Learjet 45 but with a noticeably shorter cabin and fewer windows. The winglet wing, T-tail and delta ventral fins remain unmistakably Learjet.
Specifications
- The Bombardier Learjet 40 has a length of 16.95 m (56 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.56 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 859 km/h (534 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots.
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History
First flown in 2002 and certified in 2003, the Model 40 shared the 45's wing, tail and systems while seating fewer passengers in a slightly shorter cabin. It targeted operators wanting Learjet performance at a lower entry price.
Variants
The improved Learjet 40XR added uprated Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines and higher takeoff weight for better hot-and-high performance and faster climb.
Where you'll see it
Like its 45 sibling, the 40 appears in UK and European charter and executive fleets, valued for quick regional business hops. Commonality with the 45 simplified support for mixed operators.
Related aircraft
- Bombardier Learjet 45
- Bombardier Learjet 70/75
- Bombardier Learjet 60
- Bombardier Learjet 85
- Airbus A318
- Airbus A340-500
- Embraer E-Jet
- Embraer E170
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