Summary
- The Learjet 75 features upgraded engines, new avionics, and redesigned winglets.
- It offers a flat-floor cabin with nine-seat double club seats for a comfortable flight experience.
- The Learjet 75 Liberty model provides a six-seat configuration with an Executive Suite.
The Learjet 75 is a midsize business aircraft designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet division. It is the last Learjet model which was produced between 2013 and 2022. A total of 145 examples of the 10-seater jet were produced.
Bombardier Learjet 75
- Crew: Two
- Capacity: 8 + 1 passengers
- Length: 58 ft 0 in (17.7 m)
- Wingspan: 50 ft 11 in (15.5 m)
- Height: 14.13 ft (4.31 m)
- Wing area: 311.6 sq ft (28.95 m)
- Empty weight: 13,890 lb (6,300 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 21,500 lb (9,752 kg)
- Pressurization: 9.4 psi (0.65 bar)
- Powerplant: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-40BR Turbine, 3,850 lbf (17.1 kN) thrust each
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The Bombardier Learjet 75 is the latest member of the Learjet 45XR. It received its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in November 2013 and was introduced to private service in the same year.
After achieving the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in September 2014, the Learjet 75 became well-positioned for use in most aviation jurisdictions.
Special features of the Learjet 75
- Cruise speed: 465 kn (535 mph, 861 km/h) high-speed cruise
- Range: 2,040 NM (2,350 mi, 3,780 km)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (16,000 m)
- Wing loading: 69.00 lb/sq ft (336.9 kg/m)
- Fuel burn at high-speed cruise: 1,079 lb/h (489 kg/h) at 451 kn TAS at FL470
- Fuel burn at long-range cruise: 977 lb/h (443 kg/h) at 437 kn TAS at FL470
Designed to improve flight performance, the type features upgraded engines, new avionics, and redesigned winglets. Two Honeywell TFE731-40BR turbine engines power the Learjet 75, each producing 3,850 lbf (17.1 kN) of takeoff thrust. The cabin is pressurized at 8,000 ft (2,400 m) altitude, minimizing fatigue and allowing passengers a comfortable flight experience.
Most modern commercial airliners feature a cabin altitude of 8,000 ft (2,400 m). The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350XWB feature a cabin altitude of 6,000 ft (1,800 m), further minimizing the effects of jet lag.
Bombardier Aerospace states,
“The speed, range and cabin experience of Learjet aircraft famously outshine those of other light jets; today, the Learjet 75 Liberty is within reach of more customers and operators than ever, thanks to an exceptional value proposition and operating costs that are similar to those of competitor aircraft that offer less. The Learjet 75 Liberty is an irresistible choice for those who want a better light jet or who are considering making the move to ownership.”
The Learjet 75 features a flat-floor cabin with a width of 5.1 feet and a length of 19.7 ft. The flat floor is unlike many private jet cabins that have step-up seats. The nine-seat double club seats feature a relaxing environment suitable for business and leisure flights.
Cabin height: 4.9 ft
Cabin width: 5.1 ft
Cabin length: 19.7 ft
Cabin Zones: 1
According to Bombardier Aerospace,
“The Learjet 75 Liberty’s six-seat configuration features the segment’s only Executive Suite, where passengers can stretch out thanks to the nearly three feet (89 cm) of legroom. This versatile light jet is also available in the popular eight-seat configuration. A standard pocket door behind the cockpit delivers a quiet flight, while Bombardier’s signature smooth ride ensures the most productive and comfortable environment.”
The aft lavatory features a belted seat, making additional space for one more passenger. The unpressurized external baggage hold is heated.
A superior variant
In 2019, a lower-cost version of the Learjet 75 was marketed, and the first delivery was in October 2020. The new variant, the Learjet Liberty model, featured two fold-down ottomans and fold-out tables. This was achieved by removing two seats in the forward cabin of the original Learjet 75. The Liberty model offered an executive suite-style club seating for four people, providing an added marketing advantage.
According to the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of New Aircraft at the Bombardier Business Aircraft division, Peter Likoray,
“The Learjet 75 Liberty is a value-added business tool for those seeking a safer and more efficient travel option. This achievement would not have been possible without our highly skilled team members in Wichita, who are incredibly proud to be delivering the best Learjet yet.”
Most of the 75 Learjet aircraft were purchased new by customers, including individual owners and private jet charter companies. According to JetStream,
“As of May 2022, 32% of Learjet 75 aircraft were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, the other 68% new. 1.5% are for sale with half of those (50%) under an exclusive broker agreement. When for sale the average time on the market is 98 days.”
Bombardier built 145 Learjet 75 models between 2013 and 2022, with 135 currently in operation. Despite the ending of production, the Learjet 75 continues to excel in its category and beyond.