Summary The Learjet 75 had improved features like upgraded avionics, winglets, and higher fuel-efficiency engines and a larger cabin. Delays led to canceled orders and deliveries were below company expectations, but the Learjet was certified by the FAA in 2013. The final Learjet 75 was manufactured in 2022 and Bombardier shifted focus to larger aircraft models, such as the Challenger and the Global series.
The Learjet 75 is a mid-sized business jet manufactured by the Learjet division of Bombardier Aerospace . First produced in 2013, production of the aircraft ended in 2022. In almost ten years, 145 Learjets 70 and 75 were built.
The aircraft was in competition with the Embraer Phenom 300, the Hawker 400 and the Cessna Citation CJ4 and boasted a larger cabin and faster speed. Let's find out more details and how it evolved. Early days The aircraft was derived from the previous Learjet 40 and 45 and was first announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, in May 2012.
Some of the new features were upgraded avionics, added winglets and more powerful engines that consumed less fuel. Its interior was modernized and improvements were made to the aerodynamic design of the aircraft. The difference between the Learjet 70 and 75, was a lengthened cabin, more payload but a similar range.
Delays and issues The Learjet 75 was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on November 14, 2013, and deliveries started quickly after. The delays in certification had caused some of the aircraft orders to be canceled and Bombardier's overall deliveries had fallen short of expectations. As of 2015, the cost of the Learjet 75 was $13.
8 million. By 2016, the Learjet 70 had ceased production. New features The avionics were upgraded to the Garmin G5000 Vision suite which had a touch screen controlled flight deck.
The changes in aerodynamics lowered drag by 2% and 200 pounds of weight was removed from the nose section of the aircraft, equating to an increased range of 4%. A dual-wheel main landing gear, was another new feature, along with a Honeywell RE-100 auxiliary power unit (APU). The new Learjet and what would be the last, had new canted winglets, that were taken from the design of the Global 7500/8000.
Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here ! Facts and figures The Honeywell TFE731-40BR turbofan engines had thrust reversers and produced 3850 pounds of thrust. With an average of four passengers, the range of the Learjet 75 was 2,050 nautical miles or 3,800 kilometers. Its maximum ceiling was 51,000 feet and the aircraft cruise speed was 0.
76 Mach, but could reach a top speed of 0.79 Mach. Aircraft specifications (Data from Globalair ) Exterior Exterior Height: 14 ft 0 in Wing Span: 50 ft 11 in Length: 58 ft 0 in External Baggage: 50 cu ft Interior Cabin Height: 4 ft 11 In Cabin Width: 5 ft 1 In Cabin Length: 19 ft 9 In Cabin Volume: 410 cu ft Door Height: 5 ft 7 In Door Width: 5 ft 0 In Internal Baggage: 15 cu ft Occupancy Crew: 2 Passengers: 8 Operating Weights Max T/O Weight: 21500 Lb Max Landing Weight: 19200 Lb Operating Weight: 13890 Lb Fuel Capacity: 6062 lbs Lb Payload W/Full Fuel: 1798 Lb Max Payload: 2110 Lb Range Normal Range: 1805 nm Max Range: 2040 nm Service Ceiling: 51000 ft Distances Takeoff Distance: 4263 ft Balanced Field Length: 4400 ft Landing Distance: 2660 ft Performance Max Speed: 621 kts Normal Cruise: 447 kts Economy Cruise: 432 kts Avionics: Garmin G5000 with high resolution displays Power Plant Engines: 2 Engine Mfg: Honeywell Engine Model: TFE731-40BR In the cabin The Learjet 75 had a flat floor cabin that could seat eight passengers in a double club configuration.
A ninth person, if necessary, could be seated in the rear lavatory as it had a belted seat. A small galley for preparing refreshments and snacks was opposite the main cabin door and could be separated from the main cabin by a pocket door. There was Wi-Fi, a cabin management system and inflight entertainment sytem.
New developments The 100th Learjet 75 was delivered in June 2017. The same month, Bombardier introduced the new Learjet 75 Liberty. It was sold at a lower price point than the original aircraft, at $10 million.
The Liberty had six seats instead of eight, no standard APU and no lavatory sink. It had a range of 2,080 nautical miles or 3850 kilometers. Read More: How Much Does It Cost To Operate A Bombardier LearJet 75? Price and operating costs According to Guardian Jet , the price of a Learjet 75 can range between $5.
25 million to $9.49 million. Based on flying 300 hours a year, the operating costs of a Learjet 75 would be: Annual fixed costs (including crew, hangar, and insurance): $510, 955 Variable hourly costs (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves): $3, 439.
72 per hour Total cost of operation per year: $1,542, 871,000 We'd love to see you on Instagram - follow us here ! The end of the line At the end of 2021, Bombardier announced the end of Learjet production. The final Learjet 75 was manufactured in January 2022 and was delivered on March 28, 2022. Bombardier decided to move its focus to the larger Challenger and Global jets.
Many of the 145 Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 are still in operation today and a majority are fully owned, only a small percentage are shared, fractional ownership or leased. Of all of those in operation, 83% are in North America, 10% are in Europe, and 6% in South America, according to Jetstream . Related: Cool Colors: Five Of The Most Vibrant Private Jet Liveries.
