Lear 45 For Sale

Lear 45 Ownership Overview

Crafted in the 1990s as the first Learjet since the original creation, the Lear 45 was produced to compete in the super-light business jet realm. To those looking for a vastly upgraded experience tagged on to the reliability and durability of a Learjet, they would find a Lear 45 for sale a unique option to peruse.

Lear 45 Cabin Experience

The Lear 45 is capable of transporting a maximum of 8 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft includes a lavatory at the end of its nearly 60ft fuselage, inside its 20ft long cabin.

Total cabin space is 415 cubic feet, allowing for a width of just over 5ft and a height of just under 5ft. Typically, each passenger is allowed just over 35 cubic feet of personal space. The entry door is just under 5ft, and baggage is allotted 65 cubic feet of space broken up into internal and external compartments, with the majority of the space in the latter.

Lear 45 Mission Profile

Customers who buy a Lear 45 are looking for more seating capacity, enhanced fuel efficiency, performance improvement, and a low purchase price. This is a very stable aircraft due to its twin ventral fins and winglets. The Lear 45 is built from the tested and successful predecessor, but brings a private jet quality unmatched during its time. Those looking for comfortable trips to closer locations throughout the country will find this aircraft a top-scale option.

The Lear 45 is able to fly through icy conditions due to its top of the line anti-ice system, which upon production, was the best of any light or midsized jet. This reliable aircraft will comfortably get passengers to where they need to go, quickly, thanks to its efficient engines and resulting cruise time.

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Lear 45 Cost to Own

Acquisition cost for the Lear 45 typically ranges from $2.5-$2.7 million, $3.3 million less than the lowest of the range set by direct competition such as the Citation CJ3 and Phenom 300. When factoring in market depreciation, it will cost a buyer $1.6-$1.7 million a year, roughly similar to the CJ3 and Phenom 300.

Lear 45 Operating Cost

Lear 45 direct operating cost is around $2,200 per flight hour, $500-700 more per hour than the Citation and Phenom, respectively. That hourly rate includes fuel burn and various maintenance, crew, and operating fees. Annual fixed cost for the Lear 45 falls right in the middle of the range set by the other two aircraft of $1.5-$1.75 million a year.

Lear 45 Performance Overview

The Lear 45 marked a point in history for a reason. It brought old school into the modern day, providing passengers with the quality that Learjet had instilled in buyers’ minds, while adding a quality design which made it private jet competitive. Flyers looking for a private aircraft for sale will find this twin engine a functional, comfortable, and quiet option.

Lear 45 Engines

The Lear 45 is equipped with two Honeywell TFE 731-20AR engines with standard thrust reversers and 3,500lbs of thrust. The Lear 45 has a max cruise speed of 465kts, 20kts faster than the Phenom 300 and nearly 50kts than the CJ3.

The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:

• FAR-91: 2,438ft
• FAR-135: 3,047ft
• FAR-121:

Lear 45 Payload

Max payload for the Lear 45 is just over 2.100lbs and at that capacity the aircraft can travel nearly 1,400nm. The competing jet carries comparable weight, while the Citation falls short in range.

Lear 45 Range

At long-range cruise, the Lear 45 has a range of nearly 2,000nm with a typical passenger load, falling right in the range set by the CJ3 and Phenom 300 of 1,750-2,220nm.

Lear 45 Specifications