Learjet Flies Faster and Farther…
Learjet Flies Faster and Farther than its Predecessor
Introduced in October 2004 with five aircraft in flight by January 2006 and 44 delivered by April 2006, the Bombardier Learjet 40 XR was designed to meet the most demanding mission requirements in the light business jet segment. This six- to seven-passenger aircraft was manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace and offers multiple improvements to an already impressive performance. For example, it offers faster time-to-climb and cruise speeds under hot and high conditions, and improved payload-range capabilities. With its category-leading high-speed cruise, the Learjet 40 XR can fly a fully fuelled aircraft and seven passengers to their destination faster than any competing aircraft.
Operators flying the Bombardier Learjet 40, Learjet 45 or their XR derivatives benefit from fleet commonality, particularly in pilot and maintenance training, spare parts, warranties and aircraft maintenance. This translates into improved dispatch reliability, lower fleet maintenance costs and common flight maintenance crews.
The Bombardier Learjet 40 XR is an evolution of the Bombardier Learjet 40 designed to deliver greater payload-range capabilities through enhanced engine performance and a 650-pound (295-kg) increase in maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). Like the Bombardier Learjet 40, the 40 XR incorporates an EICAS system as standard equipment. In addition, most of its systems incorporate diagnostic capabilities, allowing maintenance technicians to download and analyze detailed status information, dramatically reducing the time required for troubleshooting. The 40XR also features Honeywell TFE731-20-BR turbofan engines, leading to significantly reduced balanced field lengths at higher temperatures, particularly under ISA plus conditions, and faster high-speed cruise at all levels.
Out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius), the TFE731-20-BR-equipped Bombardier Learjet 40 XR will fly about 980 nautical miles (1,815 km) further with six passengers than the AR-equipped Learjet 40. Under the same conditions and payload, it will also offer faster climb times, requiring only 23 minutes to reach 43,000 feet (13,106 m).
Capable of operating at cruise speeds up to Mach 0.81 (534 mph; 859 km/hr), the Bombardier Learjet 40 XR has a maximum range of 1,824 nautical miles (3,378 km) with four passengers, two crew and IFR reserves, and is certified to 51,000 feet (15,545 m). It is designed to fly with full fuel and a maximum payload up to 2,160 pounds (980 kg). It is 55.56 (16.93m) in length with a wingspan of 47.78ft (14.56m).
Based on the Bombardier Learjet 40 cabin and inspired by customer feedback, the sleek Bombardier Learjet 40 XR interior has been specifically designed to provide superior comfort and functionality. The cabin is 17 feet, 8-inches (5.39 m) long with an oval cabin cross-section of 4 feet, 11-inches high by 5 feet, 1-inch wide (1.5-m high by 1.55-m wide). The aircraft has forward club seating and a flat floor, offer outstanding cabin comfort, with seating for up to seven passengers. It also offers a full-size galley, a full-across aft lavatory, and LED lighting, which lasts longer, is more reliable and emits less heat.
Bombardier Aerospace is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aviation products and services for the business, regional and amphibious aircraft markets. The firm employs nearly 27,000 people worldwide and has revenues of $8.1 billion. Production facilities are located in Quebec and Ontario, Canada, Wichita, Kansas, Tucson, Arizona and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
For more information or specifications, call 800-268-0030 or visit www.bombardier.com.
