Learjet 55 · Meridian PA-46-500TP · Eclipse 500 · Citation Excel · BBJ
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| Specification | ![]() anchorLearjet Learjet 55 LJ55 | Piper Aircraft Meridian PA-46-500TP PA46 | ![]() Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 EA50 | Cessna Citation Excel C560 | Boeing BBJ B737 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | |||||
| Category | Midsize | Turbohélice Single | Very Light Jet | Midsize | Ultra Long Range |
| Variant | 55 | PA-46-500TP | — | — | — |
| ICAO | LJ55 | PA46 | EA50 | C560 | B737 |
| Production | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | in production |
| Years | 1981 – 1987 | 2000 – 2014 | 2006 – 2008 | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – present |
| Performance | |||||
| Range (NM) | 2.165 | 1.000 | 1.295 | 1.858 | 6.098 |
| Cruise (kt) | 442 | 260 | 370 | 430 | 453 |
| MTOW (kg) | 9.752 | 2.179 | 2.722 | 9.163 | 77.560 |
| Ceiling (ft) | 51.000 | 30.000 | 41.000 | 45.000 | 41.000 |
| Takeoff (ft) | — | — | 2.345 | 3.700 | 6.200 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Length (m) | 4.18 | 3.76 | 3.78 | 5.59 | 24.13 |
| Width (m) | 1.80 | 1.30 | 1.42 | 1.68 | 3.54 |
| Height (m) | 1.74 | 1.17 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 2.16 |
| Volume (m³) | — | — | — | 11.9 | 152.6 |
| Baggage (m³) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max seats | 10 pax | 6 pax | 5 pax | 10 pax | 30 pax |
| Cabin Match Score | anchor | 57/ 100 | 64/ 100 | 81/ 100 | 0/ 100 |
| Engine | |||||
| TBO (hrs between overhauls) | 4.200 h | 3.600 h | 3.500 h | 5.000 h | On-condition |
| Operating cost | |||||
| Variable $/h | |||||
| Fixed $/yr | |||||
| Total $/h | |||||
| Price & lineage | |||||
| New price (USD) | — | — | US$ 1.5M | US$ 11.0M | US$ 71.0M |
| Predecessor | — | — | — | — | — |
| Successor | — | — | — | — | — |
| $/NM |
| Annual total |
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