Aircraft Guide: Learjet 40 and Learjet 40XR

The Learjet 40 (LJ40) is a light business jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace. The Learjet 40 is derived from the Learjet 45, but with a shorter fuselage (by 24.5 inches/60 cm), and is powered by two Honeywell TFE731-20AR engines. These are known as the “AR” engines.

The prototype aircraft, a rebuilt Model 45, first flew on August 31, 2002, and the first production aircraft performed its maiden flight on September 5, 2002. Both flights took place from the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The LJ40 entered into service in January, 2004.

The Learjet 40XR is an upgraded version introduced in October, 2004, offering higher takeoff weights, faster cruise speeds and faster time-to-climb rates as compared to the LJ40. The increases are due to the upgrading of the engines to the TFE731-20BR configuration. These are the “BR” engines. LJ40 owners can upgrade their aircraft through the incorporation of several service bulletins.

Plane info

Cruise speed: 846 km/h

Total range: 3 378 km

Engines: 2 x Honeywell TFE731-20AR-1B

Aircraft dimensions

Wingspan: 14.56 m

Length: 16.92 m

Height: 4.31 m

Cabin

Length: 5.39 m

Width: 1.56 m

Height: 1.5 m

Passengers: up to 6

Baggage capacity: 1.84 cubic m