Learjet 55
Production on the Lear 55 started in March of 1981. The 55C/ER and 55LR were extended range and long-range versions. 147 aircraft were produced before production ended.
Learjet 55
Same Speed, New Cabin
For most of its early history, Learjet meant speed and a very tight interior. The brand had built its identity around performance, and travelers accepted that comfort was secondary. The 55 changed that assumption. When it entered service in 1981, it brought a stand-up interior to the line for the first time, offering 50% more volume than any previous model. For those who had flown earlier variants and made peace with their limitations, stepping into a 55 was a noticeably different experience.
The extended wingtips that gave the aircraft its Longhorn nickname were not just visual. They reduced drag and contributed to the range and efficiency that made the 55 a practical midsize option for longer domestic legs. The design drew on the wing of the Learjet 20 series and the engines of the 30 series, bringing together the strongest elements of what the brand had developed across two decades.
Up to eight passengers fit in a double-club arrangement with full headroom, an enclosed lavatory, a small galley, and 60 cubic feet of baggage space, enough for a full party’s luggage without compromise. The interior is quiet at cruising altitude, the seating is arranged for both conversation and independent work, and the overall environment is considerably more generous than the Learjet name might lead first-time flyers to expect.
For a team flying from Detroit to Palm Beach, the Learjet 55 charter covers the leg without difficulty. Celebrity Jet Charter coordinates aircraft availability and ground logistics around the schedule and route. These aircraft are operated by experienced crews familiar with Learjet operations at a wide range of airports and under various conditions.
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: Learjet 55
Passengers (Typical): 7
Passengers (Max): 7
Pilots: 2
Range: 2040 nm
High Speed Cruise: 541 mph
Cabin Length: 16.70 ft.
Cabin Width: 5.9 ft.
Cabin Height: 5.8 ft.
Baggage Capacity (Interior): 40 cu ft.
Baggage Capacity (Exterior): 20 cu ft.
Max Takeoff Weight: 21,000 lbs
Service Ceiling: 51,000 ft.
Landing Distance: 4,800 ft.
Number Built: 147
Year Started: 1981
Year Ended: 1993
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