What a Learjet 35 / 36 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 4 Learjet 35 / 36 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
How far can a Learjet 35 / 36 fly?
A Learjet 35 / 36 flies about 2,708 nm, roughly 5,015 km, which is about 5 h 54 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Learjet 35 / 36 cost to own?
A Learjet 35 / 36 costs about EUR 61,131 a month to run, or about EUR 3,062 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Learjet 35 / 36
Aircraft overview
The Learjet 35 / 36 is a classic light jet family built by Learjet, developed from the earlier Learjet 25 but reworked around more efficient Garrett TFE731 turbofan engines. The Learjet 35 first flew in 1973, with deliveries beginning in the mid 1970s, and production continued into the 1990s. It served as a fast business jet, air ambulance, government aircraft and military transport, including the C 21A variant used by the United States Air Force. Its importance in the used market comes from a combination of high altitude performance, efficient turbofan operation for its era and a large installed base with long support history.
Performance & specifications
Typical cruise speed is in the low to mid 400 knot range, with a certified ceiling of 45,000 feet. The Learjet 35A is commonly quoted with NBAA IFR range of about 2,000 nautical miles, while the Learjet 36A trades cabin capacity for additional fuel and can reach roughly 2,800 nautical miles under suitable conditions. Power comes from two Garrett, later Honeywell, TFE731 series turbofans, commonly TFE731 2 engines rated around 3,500 pounds of thrust each. Maximum takeoff weight for the Learjet 35A and 36A is 18,300 pounds. Useful load varies materially by equipment, interior, modifications and current weight and balance, so buyer review of the actual aircraft records is essential.
Cabin & avionics
The Learjet 35 normally seats six to eight passengers in a compact cabin, with a typical club arrangement, side facing seat options and a small aft lavatory area. The Learjet 36 usually carries fewer passengers because the fuselage fuel tank reduces cabin space. This is not a stand up cabin, but it is pressurized, fast and suited to executive, medical and special mission layouts. Original avionics often included Collins, Bendix/King or Sperry equipment rather than modern integrated glass decks. Many aircraft have been upgraded with Garmin GTN or GNS navigators, Universal FMS, modern transponders, ADS B compliance, RVSM equipment and updated autopilots or flight directors.
Buying & value
Prospective buyers should distinguish carefully between the Learjet 35, 35A, 36 and 36A, since fuel capacity, range and cabin utility differ. Key due diligence items include engine program status, TFE731 hot section and overhaul timing, Phase inspection history, corrosion checks, fuel system condition, pressurization, windshields, landing gear records, avionics compliance and any medical or special mission alterations. The Learjet 35 / 36 typically occupies an entry level to mid used jet position: older than many light jets, but valued for speed, range capability and broad maintenance familiarity when properly maintained.