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Partially retired

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.