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Gates Learjet Learjet 35 / 36
Gates Learjet · Light Business Jet · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Learjet Model 35 and Model 36 are a series of American multi-role business jets and military transport aircraft manufactured by Learjet between 1973 and 1993. When used by the United States Air Force, they carry the designation C-21A. Learjet was acquired by Bombardier Aviation in 1990 as a subsidiary, so the aircraft is also known as the Bombardier Learjet 35.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Gates Learjet
- Operator
- Business / military / special missions
- Primary Role
- Light Business Jet
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1974
- Produced
- 800
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- ~$500K-2M used
- Engine
- 2x Honeywell TFE731-2-2B
- Thrust / Power
- 7,000 lbf total
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 48.7
- Wingspan (ft)
- 39.5
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 9660
- MTOW (lb)
- 18300
- Endurance (hr)
- 6.5
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 45000
- Range (mi)
- 2695
- Max Speed (mph)
- 507
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.81