LJ35
GATES LEARJET Learjet 35
GATES LEARJET Learjet 35
Aircraft
Name
Learjet 35
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Low wing with wing tip tanks
Tail
T-tail
WTC
M
APC
C
Type Code
L2J
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Multi
Position
Both sides of rear fuselage
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
LEARJET VU-35
LEARJET 36
LEARJET 35
LEARJET UC-36
LEARJET RC-35
LEARJET C-21
LEARJET U-36
GATES LEARJET RC-36
GATES LEARJET UC-36
GATES LEARJET UC-35
GATES LEARJET U-36
GATES LEARJET 36
GATES LEARJET RC-35
GATES LEARJET R-35
GATES LEARJET 35
GATES LEARJET C-21
LJ35
Light turbofan corporate jet. In service since 1974 (35A/36A since 1976). Larger, turbofan powered development of Learjet 25. Learjet 36 for extended range with smaller capacity. Improved development 35A and 36A with higher take-off weight. Replaced by Learjet 31 in 1988 but remained in production until 1994. 676 aircraft were built. In 1999 631 remain in world wide service. Also used by military as utility/VIP transport and maritime patrol. Mil. type C-21 (U-36 for Japan Air Force).
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
12.00 m
Length (metric)
14.80 m
Height (metric)
3.70 m
Powerplant
2 x 15.6 kN Garrett TFE731-2-2B turbofans.
Engine Model(s)
Garrett TFE731
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
n/a
Distance
1064 m
MTOW
8300 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
n/a
ROC
3500 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
MACH Climb
MACH
n/a
ROC
n/a
Cruise
TAS
418 kts
MACH
0.81
Ceiling
510
Range
2190 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
n/a
Distance
844 m
