Learjet 23

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Learjet 23
NASA Learjet 23
Type Business jet
Manufacturer Learjet
Designed by Dr.eng. Hans-Luzius Studer
Maiden flight October 7, 1963
Retired 1966
Primary users Private
Military
NASA
Number built 104

The Learjet 23 is an six to eight seat (two crew and four to six passengers) twin-engined, high speed business jet. Manufactured by Learjet, the LJ23 was revolutionary in the aviation world.

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[edit] History

The first flight of the Learjet 23 took place on October 7, 1963. Originally the jet was manufactured in Switzerland as SAAC-23, however due to a better market, production was shifted into the USA. This aircraft was designed and conceived by Dr.eng. Hans-Luzius Studer and was based on the single-seat combat aircraft FFA P-16 prototype.

With this jet a completely new market for fast and efficient business aircraft was opened. The LJ23 is considered as a model for a whole set of similar aeroplanes which are built even today.

The Learjet 23 was last built in 1966, as it was being replaced by the Learjet 24. A total of 104 model 23's were built. In 1998 there were still 39 LJ23's in use. Only 26 LJ23's have been lost through accidents.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two pilots
  • Capacity: 6 passengers
  • Length: 35 ft 7 in (10.84 m)
  • Wingspan: 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m)
  • Height: 12 ft 3 (3.73 m)
  • Wing area: 230.99 ft² (21.46 m²)
  • Empty weight: 6151 lb (2,790 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 3,517 kg (7,755 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 6,803 kg (15,500 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2× General Electric CJ610-4 turbojets, () each

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Designation sequence

LJ23 - LJ24 - LJ25 - LJ28 - LJ29

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