The Learjet 60 is notable for its time-to-climb performance, climbing to 41,000 feet (12,000 m) in 18.5 minutes at maximum weight. It also distinguished as the last legacy Learjet, using a variation of the wing that designer Bill Lear adapted from the Swiss military aircraft, the FFA P-16.

Showing adaptability and an ever-present desire to increase consumer satisfaction, Learjet’s answer to owner/operator concerns on the Learjet 60 was the Learjet 60XR. The Learjet 60XR is the top of the line of Learjet 60 models following the …

Jul 2, 2008 · The 60 XR is a fast airplane in the midsize category with a typical cruise speed of between 430 and 450 knots, but others have caught up and even passed it in top speed.

The Learjet 60XR is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PWC305A engines with 4,600 pounds of thrust. It features an upgraded cabin, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 advanced avionics suite and three disc steel wheel brakes.

Jan 2, 2025 · The LearJet 60XR is the last iteration of the LearJet 60 series with a refined cabin layout and superior performance. It accommodates 6-7 passengers in a double-club configuration and features upgraded interiors with high-quality materials.

Nov 1, 2008 · The Learjet 60XR is the latest in a long line of storied, sleek business jets with reputations for speed, aggressive good looks, and—let’s face it—machismo.

Nov 2, 2015 · The Learjet 60XR, a mid-size cabin, medium-range business jet aircraft, is the largest of the Learjet family with new fuel-efficient engines, a wider, stretched fuselage, and a glass cockpit. Thrust reversers and single-point refueling are also standard equipment, and the aircraft features a full galley, together with an aft lav.

The XR features new cockpit avionics built around the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 four-screen glass panel system, which provides pilots with better situational awareness, integrated weather radar, and warning systems for ground proximity and wind shear.

The 60XR rounds out Learjet’s generation of turbofan-powered aircraft. It is an improved version of the 60, boasting a more space-efficient interior. The redesigned model took its first flight in early 2006, and it remains a strong competitor in the medium-range business jet category.

Sep 20, 2022 · The 60XR rounds out Learjet’s generation of turbofan-powered aircraft. It is an improved version of the 60, boasting a more space-efficient interior. The redesigned model took its first flight in early 2006, and it remains a strong competitor in …