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Gates Learjet · Business Jet · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Learjet 23 is an American six-to-eight-seat twinjet, high-speed business jet manufactured by Learjet. Introduced in 1964, it was Learjet's first model and created a new market for fast and efficient small business aircraft. Production ended in 1966 after 101 aircraft had been delivered.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Gates Learjet
- Operator
- Business / charter / air ambulance
- Primary Role
- Business Jet
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1964
- Produced
- 730
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- ~$200-600K used
- Propulsion
- Electric
- Engine
- 2x General Electric CJ610
- Thrust / Power
- 5,800 lbf total
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 47.7
- Wingspan (ft)
- 35.7
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 7050
- MTOW (lb)
- 15000
- Endurance (hr)
- 4
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 51000
- Range (mi)
- 1600
- Max Speed (mph)
- 541
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.82