The story
The Learjet brand is so iconic that people call all private jets 'Learjets.' The 45 was the first all-new Learjet since the original Model 23: a clean-sheet design with a flat-floor cabin, roomier than the classic Lears, and the same appetite for speed.
The prototype Learjet 45 first flew on 7 October 1995, the 32nd anniversary of the original Learjet 23's first flight.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Learjet 45/45XR?
T-tail, no tip tanks, upturned winglets and two small fins under the tail. Engines in pods high on the rear fuselage. The Learjet 40 looks almost identical but is two feet shorter.
What does a Learjet 45/45XR sound like?
Updated TFE731 — still has that distinctive Learjet whine but more refined.
How fast is the Learjet 45/45XR?
Top speed is 463 kts.
How many passengers does the Learjet 45/45XR carry?
Up to 9. A typical layout is 8 (executive).
How far can the Learjet 45/45XR fly?
Range is about 1,710 nmi.
How big is the Learjet 45/45XR?
It is 58 ft 0 in long and 47 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Learjet 45/45XR first fly?
Its first flight was in 1995.
How many Learjet 45/45XRs have been built?
642 built.
How rare is a Learjet 45/45XR in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Learjet 45/45XR catch is worth 25 points.
