Learjet 24

When Learjet 24 of the Lear Jet Corporation is a 2 -beam business aircraft in low-wing design. The aircraft has a two - man cockpit and a cabin for up to 6 passengers who are accommodated in the seat assembly 1 1. Typically, however, only seats for four passengers were installed.

History

The Learjet 24 is a further development of the Learjet 23 The main external distinguishing feature is the now existing 2 cabin window on the right side instead of the one of its predecessor. We have used better engines and made ​​some minor changes to meet the listing requirements of FAR Part 25. This also included a modified windscreen, external fuel tanks on the wing tips ( tip tanks ) and a fire extinguishing system for the engines. The first flight of a Learjet 24 took place on 24 January 1966. Different variants were the 24A, B, C, D, E and F, with changes in the take-off weight, the range, the cabin and the engines.

Production

From the Learjet Model 24 series total of 259 aircraft were built. Of these, 81 of the standard 24 or 24A variant 49 pieces of the variant 24B, 99 Pieces of Type 24D and 24E or 24F of the type 29.

Whereabouts

In the year 2001, of the Learjet 24 nor 210 machines in use. A total of 39 aircraft were lost in accidents (as of 02 /2004).

Specifications

Variants

Learjet 24A

Standard version. 11 were converted from existing Learjet 23. Take-off weight 5902 kg

Learjet 24B

Improved version with 2x General Electric CJ -610 -6 and 6129 kg maximum takeoff weight.

Learjet 24C

Variant such as 24B, but without fuselage tank, so with reduced range. Take-off weight 5675 kg. Not Produced.

Learjet 24D

How Learjet 24C, but again enlarged by changing surface tanks reach and off weight 6129 kg. The previous round cabin windows have been replaced by square.

Learjet 24E

How Learjet 24D, but in a special equipment for air taxi companies. The slow flight characteristics could be improved.

Learjet 24F

How Learjet 24D, but again with an additional fuselage fuel tank. 2x General Electric CJ -610 -8A. The slow flight characteristics could be improved.

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