Midsize Jet7 seats2,405 nm
Learjet 60XR
One of the fastest midsize aircraft ever certified. The trade is a long runway requirement, especially hot and high.
The aircraft
Where the 60XR fits
One of the fastest midsize aircraft ever certified. The trade is a long runway requirement, especially hot and high.
The midsize class is where the cabin becomes a room rather than a seat. Ceiling height crosses five and a half feet, baggage capacity roughly doubles over a light jet, and range covers most of the continental United States.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Learjet 60XR plans out near 2h 32m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 44m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 5.7 ft high by 5.9 ft wide across 17.7 ft of length. Most adults can move around with a slight stoop rather than a crouch.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 7 passengers |
| Published range | 2,405 nm / 4,454 km |
| Typical cruise | 466 kt / 536 mph |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 17.7 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 429 cu ft |
| Baggage | 55 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 5,450 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Learjet 60XR covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the 60XR
How many passengers does the Learjet 60XR carry?
Typical charter seating is 7. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 7. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Learjet 60XR?
Published maximum range is 2,405 nautical miles, about 4,454 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Learjet 60XR?
Typical cruise is 466 knots, which is about 536 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 32m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Learjet 60XR need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 5,450 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Learjet 60XR have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other midsize jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 9 | 2,100 nm | 441 kt | 5.7 ft |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 | 2,700 nm | 446 kt | 6 ft |
| Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,830 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Hawker 800XP | 8 | 2,540 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Gulfstream G150 | 7 | 2,950 nm | 459 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 9 | 3,340 nm | 466 kt | 6 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.