Bombardier Learjet 60XR

The midsize Learjet built to refine speed and range performance.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: LJ60 2005–2013 Active $13.3 million (2007)

The Learjet 60XR entered service in the mid-2000s as an upgraded version of the Learjet 60. Designed to improve climb performance and avionics integration, it retained the type’s emphasis on speed. The aircraft operated in the midsize jet segment.

Live Fleet Activity (LJ60)

📡

Fetching live data…

Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW305A
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 4,600 lbf · 20 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
9
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.81 m
Cabin height
5 ft 9 in  ·  1.74 m
Cabin length
17 ft 8 in  ·  5.39 m
Exterior length
58 ft 8 in  ·  17.89 m
Tail height
14 ft 8 in  ·  4.47 m
Fuselage diameter
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Wing span
43 ft 10 in  ·  13.35 m
Baggage volume
35 ft³  ·  1.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
23,500 lb  ·  10,700 kg
Max landing weight
19,500 lb  ·  8,850 kg
Max payload
2,100 lb  ·  950 kg
Fuel capacity
1,180 gal · 4,500 L · 3,600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
466 kt  ·  536 mph  ·  863 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
131 kt  ·  151 mph  ·  243 km/h
Range
2,409 nm  ·  2,770 mi  ·  4,460 km
Fuel burn
2.03 nm/gal  ·  0.99 km/L
Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
4,500 ft/min  ·  23 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,450 ft  ·  1,660 m
Landing distance
3,400 ft  ·  1,040 m
(/) tap to zoom
(/)
Bombardier Learjet 60XR ‘N770X’

Live fleet activity details

📡
Fetching live data…
All Active Aircraft Types
Flight Airline Reg Alt Speed Heading V/S

Operational Context

Bombardier Learjet 60XR — midsize business jet

The 60XR first flew in 2006 and entered service in 2007. It incorporated cockpit upgrades and interior refinements. The swept-wing design reflects Learjet’s performance-oriented heritage.

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 turbofan engines producing approximately 4,600 pounds of thrust (20.5 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 465 knots (861 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 23,500 pounds (10,659 kg).

The 60XR remained competitive in the midsize segment until production ceased in the early 2010s. Its strong cruise speed and climb rate appealed to charter operators. Many aircraft remain active.

Blog mentions