Multimedia


Exterior

Skyview High Resolution

Hangar (Front) High Resolution

Hangar (Left Hand Back) High Resolution

Hangar (Right Hand Angle) High Resolution

Hangar (Right Hand Back Angle) High Resolution

Hangar (Right Hand Side) High Resolution

Hangar (Side) High Resolution

Hangar (Rear) High Resolution


Interior

Cabin Overview High Resolution

Cabin (Forward) High Resolution

Club (Taupe) High Resolution

Underseat Drawer High Resolution

Design Detail High Resolution

Seats & Tables High Resolution

Kool View High Resolution

LHT (Front Page) High Resolution

Lavatory High Resolution

Lavatory High Resolution


Technology / Performance / Others

Cockpit View Closeup High Resolution

Cockpit View Closeup (iPad) High Resolution

Cockpit Detail High Resolution

PW307 Engine Side View High Resolution

PW307 Engine Front View High Resolution





History

Its name is synonymous with high performance; its heritage is legendary for leadership in aviation innovation. From day one, Learjet aircraft have defined what a business jet should be.

Since the first Learjet took to the sky in 1963, these leading aircraft have continued to evolve and excel, delivering on power, performance and prestige around the world. Today, over 2000 Learjet aircraft have been built and delivered worldwide.

Now 45 years later, history is being rewritten with the launch of the Learjet 85.

View the 45 years of innovation capsule

Learjet’s Legendary Evolution

First Business Jet

Stretched Cabin, More Range

First Turbofan, More Range

First use of winglets on a jet and a production aircraft, civilian or military

Longhorn Wing, Record Time to Climb

First stand-up Cabin

Redefined light business jet category, Longhorn wing, improved handling

Longer, more comfortable cabin, improved aerodynamics modeled with CFD

Longer, more comfortable stand-up cabin, improved aerodynamics modeled with CFD

Clean sheet design, double-club seating for 8 passengers

Premium light jet derived from Learjet 45

Improved hot and high field performance, enhanced speed and climb characteristics

Improved hot and high field performance, enhanced speed and climb characteristics

Upgraded avionics and interior

New all-composite material, clean-sheet aerodynamics, state-of-the-art avionics, modern cabin design and features, the largest Learjet ever


Historic Pictures

Bill Lear

Bill Lear with engineer

Learjet facility

Engineers

Post first flight