November 23, 2021

Learjet 60XR Overview (2005 – 2013)

Product Overview

A derivative of the Learjet 60, the Learjet 60XR is a mid-size medium-range business jet and is the largest of the Learjet family. It incorporates new fuel-efficient engines, a wider, stretched fuselage, a glass cockpit, and a steer-by-wire nose wheel. Thrust reversers and single-point refueling are also standard equipment along with an updated interior including a full galley, together with an aft toilet.

As of August 2021, 86% of all Learjet 60XR were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, the other 14% new. 5.4% are for sale with the majority of those (83%) under an exclusive broker agreement. When for sale the average time on the market is 120 days.

Brief History

The original Learjet 60 was announced in October 1990 as the replacement for the mid-size Model 55C, from which it is derived. Production of the Learjet 60 ended in 2007 after 316 aircraft had been built. The Learjet 60XR was launched in 2005 with its first flight in 2006 and first delivered in 2007. Production ended in 2013 with a total of 114 Learjet 60XR aircraft manufactured. 3 have been retired.

Worldwide Appeal

There are 111 Learjet 60XR aircraft in operation today, all of which are wholly owned. 2.7% are currently leased. North America has the largest percentage of wholly owned Learjet 60XR aircraft (67%), followed by Asia (12%) and South America (12%).


Highlights

Performance

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines power the Learjet 60XR each offering 4,600 pounds of thrust and using a combined 204 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Learjet 60XR is 2,292 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.

Interior

The cabin volume for the Learjet 60XR is 447 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 7 passenger and 2 crew seats.

Speed

Maximum Cruise Speed: 446 kts 826 km/h
Long-range Speed: 423 kts 783 km/h

Airfield Performance

Takeoff distance: 5,450 ft (1,661 m) (SL, ISA, MTOW)
Landing distance: 3,049 ft (929 m) (SL, ISA, MLW)

Operating Altitude

Maximum operating altitude: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)

Noise Level (EPNdB)

Takeoff: 70.8
Approach: 87.7
Lateral: 83.1

Weights

A. Maximum ramp weight: 23,750 lb (10,772 kg)
B. Maximum takeoff weight: 23,500 lb (10,659 kg)
C. Maximum landing weight: 19,500 lb (8,845 kg)
D. Maximum zero fuel weight: 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)
E. Standard basic operating weight: 14,896 lb (6,757 kg)

Avionics

Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 advanced avionics suite with four 8”×10” screens.

ADS-B Out

Of the 63 Learjet 60XR in operation in the US 94% have ADS-B OUT installed.

Derivative Models

Learjet 55, 55B, 55C, and 60

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