Learjet 36 Series for Sale — Long-Range Speed in a Classic Package
The Learjet 36 extended the legendary Learjet formula into transcontinental range territory, adding fuel capacity and refining the aircraft's systems to create a genuine cross-country jet that retained the brand's defining performance character. Where the Learjet 24 and 25 established the type's reputation for speed, the Learjet 35 and 36 demonstrated that a Learjet could also go the distance — covering routes previously requiring fuel stops in a single nonstop flight that arrived faster than any competitor. The Learjet 36A, with its Garrett TFE731-2-2B engines producing 3,500 lb thrust each, delivers cruise speeds approaching 460 knots at FL410 with a range of approximately 2,700 nm — numbers that still command respect in the current market.
What Distinguishes the 36 from the 35
The principal distinction between the Learjet 35 and 36 series is fuel capacity. The 36 sacrifices two passenger seats compared to the 35's eight-seat maximum — carrying six passengers — to accommodate additional fuel tankage that extends its range by approximately 650 nm beyond the already capable Learjet 35. For operators whose routes regularly push range limits, the Learjet 36's extra fuel is the difference between a nonstop arrival and a fuel stop that adds time, cost, and complexity to the journey. Corporate flight departments operating between distant city pairs in the US, Canada, Mexico, or Europe found the Learjet 36 a compelling single-aircraft solution for missions that would otherwise require a larger, more expensive jet.
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