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LEARJET 40 / 40XR
Learjet 40XR: The Final Hot Rod
The 2005 Upgrade That Perfected the Formula
The Learjet 40XR wasn't a new aircraft — it was the 40 perfected. Bombardier took the lighter, faster sibling of the 45 and added Honeywell TFE731-20BR engines (upgraded from 20AR), delivering more thrust, better efficiency, and the hot-and-high performance that defines Learjet.
Operational from 2005 to 2012, the 40XR represented the final evolution of the classic Learjet formula: small cabin, big engines, unbeatable speed.
Operational from 2005 to 2012, the 40XR represented the final evolution of the classic Learjet formula: small cabin, big engines, unbeatable speed.
Specifications That Ended an Era
• Range: 3,150 km (1,700 nm) — practical transcontinental capability
• Speed: 860 km/h (464 knots) — matching the fastest in class
• Capacity: 6 – 7 passengers in the optimized cabin
• Improvements: 217 km longer range than 40, 650 lbs higher MTOW
• Time to climb: faster than competitors to FL410
The 40XR was the last Learjet that prioritized speed over everything else. After 2012, Bombardier shifted focus to the Learjet 70/75 - more refined, less raw.
• Speed: 860 km/h (464 knots) — matching the fastest in class
• Capacity: 6 – 7 passengers in the optimized cabin
• Improvements: 217 km longer range than 40, 650 lbs higher MTOW
• Time to climb: faster than competitors to FL410
The 40XR was the last Learjet that prioritized speed over everything else. After 2012, Bombardier shifted focus to the Learjet 70/75 - more refined, less raw.
The Fleet & Market Today
92 Learjet 40XR aircrafts remain operational — 69% in North America, 23% in South America. Average days on market: 144 days — faster-moving than larger Learjets. 62% of ownership comes from pre-owned market, proving enduring demand.
Pre-owned 40XR aircraft trade between $2.5M and $3.5M — premium pricing for the ultimate classic Learjet.
Pre-owned 40XR aircraft trade between $2.5M and $3.5M — premium pricing for the ultimate classic Learjet.
The Verdict
The Learjet 40XR is the aircraft that closed the chapter on Learjet's hot rod era. It's the last of the line that traced back to Bill Lear's original vision: fast, light, and uncompromising.
For the buyer seeking a Learjet 40XR, you're acquiring the final evolution of an icon — the jet that says some legends deserve a proper ending.
For the buyer seeking a Learjet 40XR, you're acquiring the final evolution of an icon — the jet that says some legends deserve a proper ending.
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