What a Learjet 70 / 75 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 2 Learjet 70 / 75 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 70 / 75 fly?
A Learjet 70 / 75 flies about 2,040 nm, roughly 3,778 km, which is about 4 h 23 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Learjet 70 / 75 cost to own?
A Learjet 70 / 75 costs about EUR 65,817 a month to run, or about EUR 3,049 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Learjet 70 / 75
Aircraft overview
The Learjet 70 / 75 is a late-generation light business jet family developed by Bombardier as the successor to the Learjet 40XR and Learjet 45XR. The Learjet 75 first flew in 2012, received FAA certification in 2013 and remained in production until Bombardier ended Learjet manufacturing, with final deliveries completed in 2022. The shorter Learjet 70 was offered in smaller numbers, while the Learjet 75 became the primary production model. For buyers, the type matters because it combines the classic Learjet high-speed profile with a modern flight deck, updated winglets and improved cabin systems.
Performance & specifications
Both models are powered by two Honeywell TFE731-40BR turbofan engines, each rated at 3,850 lb of thrust. Typical high-speed cruise is about 465 knots, with a certified ceiling of 51,000 feet. Published range is approximately 2,000 nautical miles under NBAA IFR conditions, varying with payload, reserves, wind and equipment. Maximum takeoff weight is 21,500 lb for the Learjet 75. Useful load is aircraft-specific, so buyers should verify the current weight and balance report rather than rely on brochure figures.
Cabin & avionics
The Learjet 75 typically seats six to eight passengers in the cabin, depending on layout, with a belted lavatory available on some configurations. The Learjet 70 has a shorter cabin and is usually configured for fewer passengers. The cabin is narrower and lower than many newer clean-sheet light jets, but it offers a flat floor, a private aft lavatory and improved seats, lighting and cabin management compared with earlier Learjet models. Avionics are centered on the Bombardier Vision flight deck, derived from Garmin G5000 architecture, with three large displays, synthetic vision capability, WAAS LPV approach capability and integrated systems management. It is not a Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective aircraft.
Buying & value
On the used market, the Learjet 75 is the more common and liquid model, while the Learjet 70 is comparatively rare. The Learjet 75 Liberty, introduced late in the program, used a revised six-seat cabin concept and is often valued separately from earlier higher-density configurations. Buyers should review engine program status, cycles, hot-section timing, landing gear inspection status, avionics software level, ADS-B and mandate compliance, service bulletin history and cabin refurbishment quality. Market positioning is generally for buyers who prioritize speed, climb performance and a proven Learjet operating feel over maximum cabin volume.