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LEARJET 60 / 65XR
Learjet 60/60XR: The Mid-Size Redemption
The 1991 Comeback
After the Learjet 55 disaster, Bombardier went back to the drawing board. The Learjet 60, introduced in 1991, was a clean-sheet design: new wing, new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines (4,600 lbf), new everything. It was fast, efficient, and genuinely mid-size.
The 60 restored Learjet's reputation and sold over 400 units before production ended in 2012.
The 60 restored Learjet's reputation and sold over 400 units before production ended in 2012.
Specifications That Redeemed
• Range: 4,445 km (2,400 nm) — transcontinental capability
• Speed: 860 km/h (465 knots) — faster than most competitors
• Capacity: 7 – 8 passengers in the improved cabin
• Engines: PW305A (60) or PW305A (60XR) — 4,600 lbf, digital control
• Cabin: stand-up height, flat floor, external baggage
The 60XR (2007) added Pro Line 21 avionics and incremental improvements, but the core remained: a Learjet that worked as a mid-size platform.
• Speed: 860 km/h (465 knots) — faster than most competitors
• Capacity: 7 – 8 passengers in the improved cabin
• Engines: PW305A (60) or PW305A (60XR) — 4,600 lbf, digital control
• Cabin: stand-up height, flat floor, external baggage
The 60XR (2007) added Pro Line 21 avionics and incremental improvements, but the core remained: a Learjet that worked as a mid-size platform.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Learjet 60 aircraft trade between $1.0M and $1.8M. 60XR models command $1.5M – $2.5M for their avionics. Operating costs: $2,000 – 2,500 per hour — the Learjet's premium for speed.
The Verdict
The Learjet 60/60XR is the aircraft that proved Learjet could learn from mistakes. It took the 55's failure and transformed it into mid-size success.
For the buyer seeking a Learjet 60, you're acquiring the redemption story — the mid-size jet that saved Learjet's reputation.
For the buyer seeking a Learjet 60, you're acquiring the redemption story — the mid-size jet that saved Learjet's reputation.
LEARJET 60 / 65XR OVERVIEW
LEARJET 60 / 65XR ROUTE PERFOMANCE