Learjet 36
Learjet / Bombardier Aerospace · United States · first flew 1974 · light aircraft
The Learjet 36 is a long-range variant of the Learjet 35, sacrificing one row of cabin seating for additional fuel capacity to extend range significantly.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.83 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Slim swept-wing business jet with tip tanks
- Rear-mounted twin turbofan engines
- Long-range Learjet with reduced cabin versus Model 35
Identical in silhouette to the Learjet 35; distinguished primarily by documentation — same slim fuselage, wingtip tanks, swept wing, and rear-engine twin layout.
Specifications
- The Learjet 36 has a length of 14.83 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.04 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 883 km/h (549 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Introduced in the mid-1970s alongside the Model 35, the Learjet 36 retained the same airframe and twin-turbofan powerplant but offered increased range at the cost of reduced passenger capacity, appealing to operators needing transatlantic or transcontinental reach. Both types proved popular and remained in production until 1994.
Variants
The Model 36A was the definitive production version; the closely related Model 35 offered more cabin space at reduced range.
Where you'll see it
Widely operated by business aviation operators worldwide and by various military/government users for liaison and light transport; some 36s were converted for photo-survey or calibration roles.
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