The Learjet 45 (LJ45) aircraft is a mid-sized business jet aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace.
Bombardier announced the development of the LJ45 in September, 1992, and
the maiden flight of the prototype aircraft occurred October 7, 1995,
coinciding with the 32nd anniversary of the first flight of the Learjet
23. FAA
certification
was delayed, and finally attained in September 1997, with the first
customer aircraft delivered in January, 1998. The cockpit is equipped
with a four-screen Honeywell
Primus 1000 EFIS avionics system. The aircraft is powered by two FADEC-controlled
Honeywell
TFE731-20 engines, a model developed specifically for this
airframe. An internal APU
provides ground power.
The Learjet 45XR is an upgraded version introduced in June, 2004, offering faster cruise speeds, improved takeoff weights and faster time-to-climb rates as compared to the LJ45. The increases are due to the upgrading of the engines to the TFE731-20BR configuration.
In size, the LJ45 and LJ45XR fit between the smaller Learjet 31 and Learjet 40 and the larger Learjet 60 in the Lear product line. De Havilland Canada builds the LJ45s wings, and Bombardier subsidiary Short Brothers of Northern Ireland builds the fuselage and empennage.
The Learjet 45 is also one of the main aircraft featured in the Microsoft Flight Simulator including Flight Sim 2004 and FSX.
General Info |
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| Category | Mid-Size Executive Jet | |
| Crew | 2 (minimum) | |
| Passengers | 9 | |
| Maximum Speed | 858kmh | 463kts |
| Range | 3,167 km | 1,710NM |
| URL | http://www.bombardier.com/en | |
| Powerplants | Two Honeywell TFE731-20 turbofan, 3,500 lb (15.57 kN) each | |
Dimensions (External) |
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| Wingspan | 14.58m | 47ft. 10in. |
| Wing area | 28.95m² | 311.6ft.² |
| Length | 17.68m | 58.0ft. |
| Height | 4.30m | 14.1ft. |
Dimensions (Internal) Cabin |
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| Length | 6.02m | 19.75ft. |
| Width | 1.54m | 5.08ft. |
| Height | 1.5m | 4.91ft. |
Baggage Capacity |
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| External Volume | 1.84m³ | 65ft³ |
Weights |
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| Empty Weight | 5,829kgs. | 12,850lbs. |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 9,163kgs. | 20,200lbs. |
| Max Landing Weight | 8,709kgs. | 19,200lbs. |
Performance |
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| Range | 3,926kms | 2,120nm |
| Max Operating Altitude | 15,545m | 51,000ft. |
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