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Aircraft Information General Performance & Specifications Description Aircraft Information Year: 1981 – 1987 Make: Lear Model: 55 Active Fleet: 113 – For Sale/Lease: 23 Average Asking Price – February 2014: $1,061,000 Range: 1,870 – 2,040 nm Contact Number: 1-847-726-5000 General Performance & Specifications Cabin Height: 5.75 Feet Cabin Width: 5.90 Feet Cabin Length: 16.70 Feet Baggage Volume Internal: 40.0 Cubic Feet Baggage Volume External: 20.0 Cubic Feet Seats Executive: 2/7 Max. Take-Off Weight: 21,500 lbs. Max. Landing Weight: 18,000 lbs. Maximum Payload: 2,450 lbs. Balance Field Length: 5,000 Feet Landing Distance: 4,565 Feet Rate of Climb – All Engines: 4,059 Feet / Minute Rate of Climb – One Engine Out: 1,200 Feet / Minute Normal Cruise Speed: 447 ktas Max. Cruise Speed: 490 ktas Service Ceiling Max. Weight: 41,000 Feet Number of Engines: 2 Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell Engine Model: TFE 731-3AR Description The Learjet 55 was Lear’s entry into the medium sized business jet field. In designing the 55, Learjet utilizes the earlier Longhorn 28/29 wing with winglets and marries it to a larger fuselage. The step-down aisle in the cabin has 5 ft 9 inches of headroom. Power is supplied by two Honeywell TFE 731 engines that produce 3,700 pounds of thrust each. The Learjet 55B introduces a digital flight deck, modified wings, and an improved interior. The first production aircraft flew on August 11, 1980.