Bombardier Learjet 70/75

Bombardier Aerospace · Canada · first flew 2013 · light aircraft

The Bombardier Learjet 70 and 75 are light business jets representing the final evolution of the iconic Learjet family, featuring updated avionics, winglets, and more fuel-efficient engines on the proven Learjet 40/45 airframe. They offer seating for up to eight passengers.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	Updated Learjet 40/45 fuselage with winglets
T — Tail	T-tail

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Updated Learjet 40/45 fuselage with winglets
Honeywell TFE731-40BR engines
Last generation of the Learjet lineage

A low-wing business jet with aft-fuselage-mounted turbofans, a prominent T-tail, winglets on the swept wing, and the characteristically narrow Learjet fuselage cross-section.

Specifications

The Bombardier Learjet 70/75 has a length of 17.7 m (58 ft).
It has a wingspan of 15.5 m (51 ft).
Its maximum speed is 859 km/h (534 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Announced by Bombardier in 2012 and entering service in 2013, the 70/75 were marketed as modernised replacements for the Learjet 40 and 45. Despite the improvements, slowing sales in the light-jet market led Bombardier to announce the end of Learjet production in 2021.

Variants

The Learjet 70 is the shorter-range variant based on the LJ40, while the 75 is the larger-cabin, longer-range model based on the LJ45; a Learjet 75 Liberty trim level was introduced as a lower-cost option.

Where you'll see it

Operated worldwide by corporate and charter operators; the type ended production in 2021, closing the Learjet chapter of Bombardier's portfolio.

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