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Partially retired

How the JetStar II fits into the JetStar story

JetStar II is a partially retired member of the Lockheed JetStar family, known for the re-engined late branch that kept the line active deep into the modern business-jet era.

The JetStar II earned a distinct place in the Lockheed JetStar family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

1976

Seating

8 to 10

Range

2,300 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The JetStar II stands out within the Lockheed JetStar family because it captures the re-engined late branch that kept the line active deep into the modern business-jet era.

It entered service in 1976 with Garrett TFE731 engines, typical seating for 8 to 10, and published range of about 2,300 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

Engines
Garrett TFE731
Type data
Service entry
1976
Operator records
Typical seating
8 to 10
Operator layouts
Range
2,300 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.