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Learjet 40
Super midsize jet
The Learjet 40 is a high-altitude speedster, soaring at 51,000 feet. It pairs its trademark efficiency and speed with a surprisingly spacious, long cabin offering midsize comfort with a light jet performance for efficient executive travel.

The Altitude Specialist
Overview
The Bombardier Learjet 40 was introduced in January 2004 as the definitive high-performance light jet, structurally derived from the larger Learjet 45. This design philosophy grants the 40 a surprisingly long and wide cabin (17,8 feet long) for its class, effectively bringing midsize comfort to the light jet segment. The jet is powered by modern Honeywell TFE731-20AR turbofan engines and managed by the reliable Honeywell Primus 1000 glass cockpit. Crucially, the Learjet 40 was certified under the stringent FAA Part 25 safety standards (airliner-level), a key differentiator from many older light jets. Its performance envelope maintains the family's renowned capability, capable of cruising at speeds up to 465 knots and soaring to a maximum service ceiling of 51,000 feet. This unique altitude ensures the jet can fly above virtually all commercial air traffic and adverse weather, maximizing passenger comfort and achieving the most direct flight paths.
Class-Leading Cabin Volume
Luxury interior
The Learjet 40's interior architecture provides passengers with the comfort of a midsize jet. Its cabin is the largest in its class, ensuring superior space and mobility. This dedicated focus on comfort perfectly complements the aircraft's high-speed, high-altitude performance profile.
Class-Leading Cabin Volume
The Learjet 40 boasts $368 cubic feet of cabin volume, more than other jets in the same categoryThis large space enhances movement and personal comfort for up to 7 passengers.
Long Executive Configuration
With a cabin length of 17,8 feet, the interior allows for comfortable double club seating, fold-out work tables, and an enclosed lavatory for maximum executive productivity.
FAA Part 25 Assurance
The Learjet 40 meets the stringent FAA Part 25 safety standards for airliners. This robust structural design provides inherent safety assurance and a quieter, more stable cabin environment.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Learjet 40 combines phenomenal vertical performance with a spacious cabin derived from its midsize sibling, the Learjet 45.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
465 knots (861 km/h)
Maximum Range
1,857 nautical miles (3,439 km)
Service Ceiling
51,000 feet (15,545 m)
Takeoff Distance
4,330 feet (1,320 m)
Landing Distance
2,324 feet (708 m)
Rate of Climb
2,820 feet/minute (860 meters/minute)
Capacity
Passengers
Up to 7 (Typical executive configuration is 6)
Crew
2 (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Cabin Volume
363 cubic feet (10.28 cubic meters)
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 17,8 ft (5,38 m)
Width: 5,1 ft (1,55 m)
Height: 4,11 ft (1,50 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
5,375 pounds (2,438 kg)
Engines
2 x Honeywell TFE731-20AR
Twin turbofan engines optimized for high-altitude cruise and high speed, providing excellent thrust and efficiency.
Thrust (each)
3,500 pounds of thrust (15.57 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Luggage is stored in two compartments: an external tailcone compartment (50 cu ft, the main area) and a smaller internal closet/area (15 cu ft).
Baggage Compartment
65 cubic feet (1.84 cubic meters)
Approximately 6–9 standard suitcases or medium bags.
High Altitude and Midsize Assurance
Key feature
The Learjet 40 is engineered for those who seek the highest standards of performance and comfort assurance. These two defining features ensure every journey is completed swiftly, smoothly, and with the utmost confidence in its structural integrity.

The Ultimate Altitude Advantage
Performance & Technical Excellence
The Learjet 40 maintains the hallmark performance standard of the Learjet family, boasting a maximum service ceiling of 51,000 feet. This unique altitude capability, shared by only a handful of business jets globally, delivers a massive, tangible benefit to the passenger: it allows the aircraft to consistently fly above virtually all commercial air traffic and adverse weather systems. By escaping the lower atmospheric layers, the jet ensures a remarkably smoother, quieter, and more direct flight path. This extreme high-altitude operation maximizes passenger comfort, dramatically minimizing travel fatigue, and ensuring the most efficient routes are flown without interference. This singular performance edge guarantees superior ride quality on every mission, solidifying the Learjet 40 as the specialist for smooth, high-altitude travel.

Modern Assurance
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The Learjet 40 provides superior comfort and structural confidence by leveraging its midsize heritage. Derived from the larger Learjet 45, the aircraft features a class-leading cabin volume (363 cu ft), superior to most light jet rivals, offering generous length and width for comfortable executive seating. Crucially, the aircraft was designed and certified under the stringent FAA Part 25 safety rules the same demanding standards applied to commercial airliners. This robust certification provides the highest level of structural assurance and reliability, confirming that the aircraft was engineered to contemporary safety baselines. This combination ensures peace of mind for clients prioritizing both superior space and uncompromising, modern safety standards at a light jet operational cost.
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