LEARJET 60 SERIES

Learjet 60 Series for Sale — Super Midsize Speed and Range in a Proven Package

The Learjet 60 occupies a unique position in the business jet market: it delivers genuine super-midsize performance — Mach 0.81 cruise, 2,590+ nm range, and a stand-up cabin — in an aircraft that predates most of its current competitors by a decade. When Learjet stretched the Model 55's fuselage and fitted Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines to create the Learjet 60, the result was an aircraft that immediately established itself as among the fastest and most capable in the midsize/super-midsize category. More than two decades later, the Learjet 60XR continues in production as a testament to the fundamental rightness of the design — a platform that has been refined but never fundamentally replaced because its core performance characteristics remain genuinely competitive.

The Learjet 60 and 60XR

The original Learjet 60 with PW305A engines established the model's performance credentials — 499-knot cruise speed and stand-up cabin for seven passengers in a 17.7-foot main cabin section. The Learjet 60XR, introduced in 2005, added Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305B engines with increased thrust and FADEC control, winglets for improved aerodynamic efficiency, and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics that brought the flight deck into the modern glass cockpit era. The 60XR's winglets add approximately 150 nm to the standard 60's range while improving single-engine performance — a genuine operational enhancement rather than a cosmetic upgrade.

Why the Learjet 60 Remains Compelling

The Learjet 60's speed advantage over most competing super-midsize jets — cruise speeds consistently above 480 knots — continues to be its defining competitive advantage in the pre-owned market. For operators whose primary metric is time-between-departure and arrival, and who regularly fly distances of 1,500 to 2,500 nm where that speed advantage accumulates to meaningful time savings, the Learjet 60 offers a compelling proposition at prices that have declined significantly from peak values. Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 series engine support and MSP program availability provide predictable maintenance costs that compare favorably to alternatives.

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Browse Learjet 60 and 60XR jets for sale on Airplane Trade from verified sellers worldwide. Corporate operator upgrades, charter fleet disposals, and private seller aircraft across a range of model years and configurations. Compare winglet status, Pro Line 21 vs earlier avionics, and engine program enrollment to find the Learjet 60 that best fits your operational requirements.