How the Learjet 55C fits into the Learjet 55 story
Learjet 55C is a partially retired member of the Learjet 55 family, known for the late branch with delta fins and refined performance.
The Learjet 55C earned a distinct place in the Learjet 55 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
1987
Seating
6 to 8
Range
2,200 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The Learjet 55C stands out within the Learjet 55 family because it captures the late branch with delta fins and refined performance.
It entered service in 1987 with Garrett TFE731-3A engines, typical seating for 6 to 8, and published range of about 2,200 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- Engines
- Garrett TFE731-3A
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1987
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 6 to 8
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 2,200 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.