The story
The Learjet 35 is a stretched Learjet 25 with Garrett TFE731 turbofans. Counting its longer-range twin, the 36, 738 were built between 1973 and 1994. Fast, tough and able to take a stretcher, it became a favourite of air ambulance operators and air forces; the US Air Force flies it as the C-21A.
In 1976 golfer Arnold Palmer flew a Learjet 36, the long-range version, around the world in 57 hours 25 minutes, setting a class record.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Learjet 35?
Small and sleek, with fuel tanks on the wingtips, a T-tail and two turbofans on the rear fuselage. No winglets. Its engine pods are fatter than the older Learjet 24/25's.
What does a Learjet 35 sound like?
TFE731 — the classic Learjet scream. Loud for a business jet.
How fast is the Learjet 35?
Top speed is 471 kts.
How many passengers does the Learjet 35 carry?
Up to 8. A typical layout is 6 (executive).
How far can the Learjet 35 fly?
Range is about 2,060 nmi.
How big is the Learjet 35?
It is 48 ft 8 in long and 39 ft 6 in across the wings.
When did the Learjet 35 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1973.
How many Learjet 35s have been built?
738 (with the Learjet 36) built.
How rare is a Learjet 35 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Learjet 35 catch is worth 25 points.
