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Aircraft encyclopedia · Bombardier

Bombardier Learjet 60XR: Specifications, Range and History

The Learjet 60 is a midsize business jet developed from the Learjet 55, with a longer fuselage and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines. It first flew on 10 October 1990 and was certified by the FAA in January 1993.

Bombardier launched the improved Learjet 60XR in 2005. Deliveries began in 2007 from serial number 319, with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, a redesigned cabin and three-rotor disc brakes.

about 2,240 nm
Range
5.36 m
Cabin length
1.73 m
Cabin height
2
PW305A
2007
60XR deliveries

At a glance

Learjet 60XR at a glance

Class Midsize business jet
Best for Fast regional trips, high and hot airports
Passengers up to 8
Flight crew 2 pilots
Compare with Gulfstream G150, Hawker 850XP

Size

Dimensions

Length 17.88 m (58 ft 8 in)
Wingspan 13.34 m (43 ft 9 in)
Height 4.47 m (14 ft 8 in)
Wing area 24.6 m² (265 sq ft)
Cabin length 5.36 m (17 ft 7 in)
Cabin width 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Cabin height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Range and speed

Performance

Range about 2,240 nm with 4 passengers
High-speed cruise 466 kn (Mach 0.81)
Normal cruise Mach 0.76, 436 kn
Ceiling 51,000 ft
Climb FL410 in about 18 minutes
Takeoff distance about 1,660 m (5,450 ft)
Landing distance about 1,040 m (3,420 ft)

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 10,659 kg (23,500 lb)
Fuel capacity about 3,590 kg (7,910 lb)
Payload with full tanks about 270 kg (600 lb)

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the Learjet 60XR, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the Learjet 60XR
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A, 4,600 lbf (20 kN) each, FADEC, 6,000-hour TBO
Same family
PW305 engines also power the Hawker 1000

Flight deck

On the 60XR
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21: four 8 x 10 in LCD screens, dual FMS-5000, dual AHRS, electronic charts
On the Learjet 60
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4

Brakes

On the 60XR
Three-rotor disc brakes

The Learjet 60 line

Learjet 55 The predecessor, shorter fuselage
Learjet 60 PW305A engines, certified 1993
Learjet 60XR Pro Line 21 and new cabin, deliveries from 2007

Equipment and weights vary by serial number and upgrades. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.

The cabin

The cabin is 5.36 m long, 1.80 m wide and 1.73 m high, typically arranged as a four-seat club with additional seats or a divan, a refreshment centre and an aft lavatory. Up to 8 passengers.

History

History and production

Learjet 60 first flight 10 October 1990
FAA certification January 1993
60XR launched 2005
60XR deliveries from 2007, serial 319 onward

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Nice to Istanbul

AirportsNCE to IST
Distance962 nm
Still-air timeabout 2.2 h

Geneva to Moscow

AirportsGVA to VKO
Distance1,292 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.0 h

Istanbul to Dubai

AirportsIST to DXB
Distance1,635 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.8 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 436 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Bombardier Learjet 60XR: questions

What is the range of the Learjet 60XR?

About 2,240 nm with four passengers.

What is the difference between the Learjet 60 and 60XR?

The 60XR adds Pro Line 21 avionics, a new cabin and three-rotor brakes.

What engines does the Learjet 60XR use?

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofans of 4,600 lbf each.

How fast does the Learjet 60XR climb?

To 41,000 ft in about 18 minutes at maximum weight.

How many passengers does the Learjet 60XR carry?

Up to 8.

Charter

Charter a midsize jet

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Istanbul

AirportsIST · SAW · ISL

Kazakhstan

AirportsALA · NQZ · CIT · GUW

International

DeparturesWorldwide on request

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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 17 October 2026.