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The Learjet 55 (ICAO type LJ55) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport Aircraft category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 9,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,390 nm, a cruise speed of 455 knots, a service ceiling of 51,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.

Learjet 55

Learjet 55
LJ55
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Year
—
Owner
—
Last seen
—
MTOW
9,700 kg
Range
2,390 nm
Seats
8
55
Learjet · 55
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
107
Active
106
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
55
55
—9,700 kg2,390 nm455 kt8
55B
55B
—9,700 kg2,390 nm455 kt8
55C
55C
—9,700 kg2,390 nm455 kt8
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A10CE · Rev 62 · issued 2009-11-20

Category
Transport Aircraft
MTOW
8,845 kg
MZFW
6,804 kg
Seats
2 crew · 8 passengers
Ceiling
51,000 ft
Approved fuelSee NOTE 5(b)
Engine

(Standard) Two Garrett TFE-731-3A-2B1 (Optional) Two Garrett TFE-731-3A-2B (with fuel heaters) Two Garrett TFE-731-3AR-2B1 Two Garrett TFE-731-3AR-2B (with fuel heaters)

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Learjet 55 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Learjet 55 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

43 yearsmedian age

Of the 55 registered Learjet 55 with a known build year (51% of the 107 we track), the median age is 43 years.

Registration activity

7changed registration in 12 months

7 of the 107 registered Learjet 55 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (7% of the fleet), across 7 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
4
Tracked flights
5
Tracked flight hours
10
Share of fleet flying
4%

4 Learjet 55 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 5 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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55 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Learjet 55?

The Learjet 55 has a maximum range of 2,390 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Learjet 55 carry?

The Learjet 55 seats up to 8 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Learjet 55?

The Learjet 55's maximum take-off weight is 9,700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Learjet 55?

The Learjet 55's ICAO type designator is LJ55.

How many Learjet 55 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 107 registered Learjet 55 airframes worldwide.