IOC: 1993
Production: 346
Unitary Cost: USD$13.5 million
Also Known As
C-21 (The C-21 is the military version of the Lear Jet 35A business jet and is used primarily for senior-level passengers, cargo airlift and aeromedical evacuations. Delivery of the C-21 fleet began in April 1984 and was completed in October 1985.) C-21A Learjet 23 Learjet 24 Learjet 25 Learjet 28 Learjet 29 Learjet 31 Learjet 31A Learjet 35 Learjet 35A Learjet 36 Learjet 55 Learjet 60 XR
Description:
Bombardier Learjet is a family of twin-engine, light business jet evolved from the Learjet 23/24 introduced in 1964. Bill Lear's company, the original manufacturer of Learjet, was acquired by Bombardier in 1990. These jets provide high-speed performance and outstanding comfort thanks to its spacious cabin. Currently, Bombardier is marketing the Learjet 40/40 XR, Learjet 45/45 XR and Learjet 60 jets but the full Learjet product line has seen around 13 models since its inception in 1963 through 2005. These business jets incorporate improvements developed for larger aircraft at Bombardier.
The Learjet 60 is a mid-size business jet combining high-speed, longer range than its predecessors and comfort in a spacious cabin. Learjet 60 was introduced in 1993 and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW305A engines rated at 4,600 pounds each. Cruising at Mach 0.74 while carrying a crew of two and eight passengers, the Learjet 60 has a maximum range of 4,617 km.
The US Air Force and the Air National Guard operates a fleet of 76 Learjet 35A aircraft designated as the C-21. C-21s were delivered between April 1984 and October 1985. These aircraft are used primarily for cargo and passenger airlift.
On 16 November 1999, Swiss operator Execujet placed an order for 12 Learjet 45, Learjet 60, continental business jet (Challenger 300) and special edition (Challenger 800) aircraft valued at $145 million with deliveries due to begin in the year 2000. On 12 December 2001, Avolar placed an order valued at $632 million for 57 Learjets including 15 Learjet 5 and 10 Learjet 60. Aircraft deliveries were set to begin by mid-2002.
In November 2005 Bombardier announced the Learjet 60 XR business jet featuring Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 advanced cockpit and a new stand-up cabin delivering higher comfort. The new business jet retains the basic characteristics of its parent aircraft, Learjet 60.
On April 3, 2006 Bombardier Learjet 60 XR business jet executed its maiden flight that lasted 2-hour and 20-minute after taking off from the Iowa Airport at Cedar Rapids.
On 18 July 2006, Sofia-based (Bulgaria) Nove Holding placed an order for one Bombardier Learjet 60 XR business jets. ABS Jets of Prague (Czech Republic) also ordered one Bombardier Learjet 60 XR.
Learjet 60 jet set a world speed record in its category after flying a Cape Town-Johannesburg (South Africa) round trip in two hours and 59 minutes. The flight took place on September 21, 2006, and the speed record was sanctioned by the Federation Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 8
Dimensions: Height 4.4 m, Length 17.9 m, Wingspan 13.4 m
Weights: Max Weight 10,773 kg (23,750 lb), Min Weight 6,700 kg (14,771 lb), Payload 1,011 kg (2,229 lb)
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 9,200 lb (4,173 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 15,545 m (51,001 ft), Cruise Speed 235 mps (Mach 0.71), Max Range 4,617 km (2,493 nm), Top Speed 239 mps (Mach 0.72)
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Bulgaria / 1 
Czech Republic / 1 
France
Italy
Macedonia
Mexico
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States of America
Aircraft sold to Cloud Nine Aviation (1 Learjet 60 XR); Aero Toy Store (2 Learjet 60 XR)