Learjet Model 23
The Model 23 is the first of Learjet’s series of small business jet aircraft. First flown in 1963, the Model 23’s performance, good looks, and a sense of power and prestige made the aircraft such a success that the name Learjet is still synonymous with the entire class of small business jets no matter what company actually built them. Compared to modern business jets, some of which are the size of small airliners, the Model 23 is small and cramped. However, in an era when business aircraft were all propeller driven it stood out and created the demand for larger, faster and more comfortable aircraft that continues today.
Wingspan | 35 ft 7 in. |
Length | 43 ft 3 in. |
Height | 12 ft 7 in. |
Weight | 12,500 lbs (loaded) |
Maximum Speed | 561 MPH |
Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft |
Range | 1,830 miles |
Engines | Two General Electric CJ-610-1 turbojets with 2,850 pounds of thrust each |
Crew | 2, 7 passengers |
Manufacturer
Learjet
Markings
Ms. Louise Timken, 1992
Designation
Model 23
Registration
N88B
Serial Number
23-015