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Learjet 40XR
Super midsize jet
The Learjet 40 XR (Xtra Range) is the enhanced light jet offering superior payload and range. It pairs its 51,000-foot ceiling and high speed with the spacious, midsize-feel cabin and powerful engines optimized for demanding missions.
Optimized Power for Challenging Missions
Overview
The Bombardier Learjet 40XR was introduced in October 2004 as the definitive, high-performance variant of the Learjet 40 platform. The "XR" designation stands for "Xtra Range," reflecting a targeted upgrade to maximize operational capability, particularly in challenging environments. The distinction is centered on its power plant: the XR upgraded to the Honeywell TFE731-20BR turbofans, which delivered a crucial 10% increase in thrust (to 3,850 lbf). This added power allowed the aircraft's Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) to be increased to 21,000 pounds. This increase translates directly into two major benefits for the customer: an extended maximum range of nearly 2,000 nautical miles and superior hot-and-high performance, ensuring the jet can carry a heavier payload and fuel load when the standard 40 would be limited. The Learjet 40XR retains the class-leading 51,000-foot service ceiling, the spacious FAA Part 25-certified cabin, and the modern Primus 1000 cockpit, cementing its role as the most capable, reliable, and flexible version of the Learjet 40 series.
Class-Leading Cabin Volume
Luxury interior
The Learjet 40 XR'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 XR boasts 363 cubic feet of cabin volume significantly more than light jet rivals. This 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.
Ultimate High-Altitude Comfort
The 51,000-foot service ceiling allows the jet to fly above virtually all turbulence and weather, ensuring a consistently smoother, quieter, and more stable ride than conventional light jets.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Learjet 40 XR utilizes its increased thrust to achieve superior range and climb performance, all while maintaining its unique 51,000-foot ceiling.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
465 knots (861 km/h)
Maximum Range
1,980 nautical miles (3,667 km)
Service Ceiling
51,000 feet (15,545 m)
Takeoff Distance
4,266 feet (1,300 m)
Landing Distance
2,324 feet (708 m)
Rate of Climb
3,850 feet/minute (1,173 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 (sim 2,438 kg)
Engines
2 x Honeywell TFE731-20BR
Twin turbofan engines featuring a 10% thrust increase over the standard model, optimized for high-altitude/hot-weather performance.
Thrust (each)
3,850 pounds of thrust (17.13 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Luggage is stored in two compartments: a spacious external tailcone compartment (50 cu ft) 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.
Unrestricted Range and Power
Key feature
The Learjet 40 XR represents the pinnacle of performance in its series. These two core features ensure the aircraft is always capable of flying longer, carrying more, and operating reliably from challenging airports around the globe.
Uncompromised Power
Performance & Technical Excellence
The Learjet 40 XR’s operational superiority is defined by the significant upgrade to the Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines, which provide a crucial 10% increase in thrust over the standard Learjet 40 model. This power boost is not just a nominal figure; it translates directly into superior performance margins for the customer, especially when operating in demanding environments such as high-altitude airports (like those in the Rocky Mountains or high-temperature locales). This ensures maximum mission reliability, guaranteeing that the aircraft can take off with a full fuel and passenger load even when the standard 40 would be restricted by atmospheric conditions. This uncompromised power means fewer schedule delays, more reliable payload capacity, and ultimate assurance that your high-speed mission will be executed flawlessly, maximizing your safety and operational effectiveness regardless of atmospheric challenges.
Xtra Range and Payload
Performance & Technical Excellence
The "XR" designation guarantees best-in-class mission flexibility, derived from the increased thrust and subsequent rise in certified Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW). This operational gain translates directly into two major benefits for the client: the ability to carry a heavier payload meaning more passengers and luggage and extending the maximum range to nearly 2,000 nautical miles. This extra fuel capability opens up access to more non-stop transcontinental city pairs, reducing total travel time and maximizing efficiency. Furthermore, the increased payload with full fuel ensures that, unlike other light jets, the Learjet 40 XR rarely forces a compromise between carrying a full complement of passengers/baggage and meeting the range requirements of a demanding itinerary, providing optimal utility for executive travel.
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