Learjet 25

Learjet · United States · first flew 1966 · light aircraft

The Learjet 25 is a stretched development of the Learjet 24, offering seating for up to eight passengers in a compact, high-performance business jet. Its CJ610 turbojet engines give it an impressive climb rate and top speed.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	Slim pencil fuselage with aft-fuselage-mounted twin turbojets
T — Tail	T-tail

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Slim pencil fuselage with aft-fuselage-mounted twin turbojets
Distinctive T-tail and low-swept wings with tip tanks
Stretched cabin compared to Learjet 24, seating up to 8

Distinguished by its very slender fuselage, pronounced swept low wing with wingtip tanks, twin aft-mounted engine pods, and tall T-tail; narrower and shorter than later Learjet models.

Specifications

The Learjet 25 has a length of 14.5 m (48 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.85 m (36 ft).
Its maximum speed is 872 km/h (542 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

First flown in 1966, the Model 25 extended the Learjet 23/24 fuselage by 1.27 m to improve passenger capacity. It was produced in Wichita, Kansas, and became popular with corporate operators and charter companies throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. The type was also used for air ambulance and cargo roles.

Variants

Sub-variants include the 25B with greater fuel capacity and the 25D with updated avionics and aerodynamic refinements.

Where you'll see it

Operated globally by corporate and charter operators; some examples remain in service in South America and Africa.

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