Midsize Jet - Legacy Production
Learjet 60XR: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
Bombardier Aerospace
Learjet 60XR: Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR, produced from 2007 to 2013, is the final and most-refined variant of the Learjet 60 midsize platform, featuring substantially upgraded Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, refined cabin with five floor plan options, LED lighting, improved insulation, and three-rotor disc brakes rated for 450-600 landings. Powered by the same twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines as the predecessor 60 (4,600 lbf each), the 60XR delivers 2,293 nautical miles of range with 4 passengers (NBAA reserves), 466 ktas (Mach 0.81) maximum cruise, and a 51,000 ft service ceiling typically operated with two pilots. The 60XR has the largest cabin in the Learjet family. A total of 114 Learjet 60XRs were built before Bombardier announced a temporary "production pause" in July 2012 that ultimately became permanent. Pre-owned market today: $3.4 to $5 million.
For operators wanting the most-modern midsize Learjet with Pro Line 21 avionics, the 60XR remains the definitive choice.
Learjet 60XR Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Midsize Jet - Legacy Production |
| Production Status | Discontinued 2013 (announced production pause July 2012) |
| Launched | 2005 |
| Production Start | 2007 (serial number 319) |
| Production End | 2013 |
| Total Units Built | 114 |
| Active Fleet (Late 2018) | 112 |
| Active Fleet (2024) | 109 |
| Crew | 2 pilots |
| Passengers (Standard) | 6 to 7 |
| Passengers (Max) | 8 |
| Max Range (NBAA IFR, 4 pax) | 2,293 to 2,478 nm |
| Max Cruise Speed | 466 ktas (535 mph, Mach 0.81) |
| Normal Cruise Speed | 440 ktas (Mach 0.76) |
| Long-Range Cruise | 387 to 420 ktas |
| Max Operating Altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Time to FL410 | 18 minutes |
| Time to FL430 | 14 minutes |
| Engines | 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A |
| Thrust per Engine | 4,600 lbf (9,200 lbf total) |
| Engine TBO | 5,000 to 6,000 hours |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| APU | Sundstrand T-20G-10C3A |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 23,500 lbs (940 lbs heavier than original Model 60) |
| Tanks-Full Payload | 600 lbs |
| Cabin Length | 17 ft 8 in (17.67 ft) |
| Cabin Width | 5.92 ft (71 in / 5'11") |
| Cabin Height | 5.71 ft (68.5 in / 5'9") |
| Cabin Volume | 447 cubic ft (largest in Learjet family) |
| Total Baggage Volume | 59 cu ft |
| Takeoff Distance | 5,450 ft |
| Landing Distance | 3,049 ft |
| Original Price (2007 New) | $13,000,000 |
| Pre-Owned Price (2025) | $3,400,000 to $5,000,000 |
History as the Refined Midsize Learjet
The Learjet 60XR was launched in 2005, with deliveries beginning in 2007. The aircraft was grandfathered on the original 1966 Learjet 24 type certificate (continuing the Learjet platform lineage despite multiple generations of refinement).
Platform timeline:
- 2005: Learjet 60XR launched
- 2007: First deliveries (serial number 319)
- 2007-2012: Active production
- July 2012: Bombardier announces temporary "production pause"
- 2013: Production permanently ends (114 total built)
- February 2021: Bombardier announces end of Learjet line by end of 2021
- 2022: Bombardier officially ends Learjet brand
The 60XR was launched in part as Bombardier's response to owner/operator concerns on the standard Model 60, particularly around cabin refinement and avionics modernization.
Key Improvements Over Learjet 60 / 60SE
The Learjet 60XR introduced multiple substantial upgrades:
1. Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Avionics
The major upgrade replaced the predecessor's Pro Line 4 with:
- Pro Line 21 fully-integrated avionics: Modern glass cockpit
- Four 8 x 10-inch displays: 75% larger display area than Pro Line 4
- Full-function FMS-5000: Standard
- Engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS): Integrated
- Upgraded AHRS and FMS: Enhanced reliability
- Electronic charts: Standard
- Enhanced MFD: Modern interface
- Optional XM radio weather: Available
- Optional 3D moving maps: Available
- Optional third VHF communications radio: Available
2. Three-Rotor Disc Brakes
Three-rotor disc brake design rated for 450-600 landings per major service, substantially improved over predecessor's brake system.
3. Larger Cabin Utilization
The 60XR has the largest Learjet cabin (447 cu ft), better utilized through:
- Five floor plan options: Customizable layouts
- LED lighting: Modern ambiance
- Better insulation: Reduced cabin noise (several decibels quieter than Lear 60)
- Improved cabin management system: Modern controls and entertainment
- Relocated galley: Moved to left side of cabin near passenger door
- 6.5 inches more galley workspace: Improved with over-the-counter window
- Extra lavatory window: More natural light
- New window surrounds: Additional natural light throughout cabin
4. Refined Interior
Signature Series Red and Black design options offering:
- Soft color schemes
- Dark wood veneers
- Larger galley
- 59 cu ft total luggage capacity (up from 48 cu ft of Lear 60)
Cabin Interior
The Learjet 60XR cabin has the largest dimensions of any Learjet:
| Cabin Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Cabin Length | 17 ft 8 in (17.67 ft) |
| Cabin Width | 5.92 ft (71 inches) |
| Cabin Height | 5.71 ft (68.5 inches - stand-up) |
| Cabin Volume | 447 cubic ft (LARGEST in Learjet family) |
Seating Configurations
- Standard Double-Club (6 seats): Four-seat club + two additional forward-facing seats
- 6-7 Passengers + Aft Lav: Standard
- 8 Passengers Maximum: High-density layout
- Five floor plans available: Customizable
Compared to competitors, the 60XR's interior is 3 inches wider and 43 inches longer than the Learjet 55, though still 2-5 feet shorter than competing midsize jets like the Hawker 800XP.
Cabin Features
- Fully-enclosed aft lavatory: Standard with privacy door
- Relocated galley to left side: Near passenger door for noise buffering
- 6.5 inches more galley workspace: With over-the-counter window
- LED lighting throughout: Modern ambiance
- Better insulation: Several decibels quieter than Lear 60
- 59 cu ft baggage: Improved over Lear 60
Performance
Speed and Range
| Performance Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Cruise Speed | 466 ktas (Mach 0.81) |
| Normal Cruise Speed | 440 ktas (Mach 0.76) |
| Long-Range Cruise | 387 to 420 ktas |
| Range (NBAA IFR, 4 pax) | 2,293 nm typical, up to 2,478 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| Time to FL430 | 14 minutes (best in class) |
| Time to FL410 | 18 minutes |
Runway Performance
| Field Performance | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff Distance | 5,450 ft (improved over Lear 60's 5,920 ft) |
| Landing Distance | 3,049 ft (improved over Lear 60) |
Engines
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofan engines, each producing 4,600 lbf of thrust (9,200 lbf total). Same engines as the predecessor Lear 60.
Engine specifications:
- 5,000-6,000 hour TBO: With P&WC Eagle Service Plan
- 204 gallons per hour fuel consumption: Approximately 1,300 lbs/hr
- Hourly engine reserve: ~$260-880 per hour (varies by plan)
- Inlet noise reduction technology: Standard
- Acoustically treated exhausts: Reduced sound signature
Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
The major upgrade from the standard Lear 60's Pro Line 4:
- Four 8 x 10-inch displays: PFDs and MFD
- 75% larger display area: Versus Pro Line 4
- Decreased weight: Compared to Pro Line 4
- Full-function FMS-5000: Modern flight management
- EICAS: Engine indicating and crew alerting
- Upgraded AHRS: Enhanced reliability
- Electronic charts: Standard
- Enhanced MFD: Modern interface
- TCAS II: Standard
- TAWS: Standard
Operating Costs
| Cost Item | Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Fuel (~222 gph) | $1,554 to $1,995 |
| Engine Reserve | $880 |
| Airframe Maintenance | $1,200 (5-year avg) |
| Misc Variable | $300 |
| Total Variable Cost | ~$3,934 to $4,375/hr |
Total per Guardian Jet (300 hours/year basis): $3,474 per hour.
Annual operating budget at 450 hours: approximately $3.2 to $3.5 million all-in.
Charter rates: $4,800 to $5,800 per hour.
Pricing
| Year Range | Price Range |
|---|---|
| 2012 to 2013 Learjet 60XR (final production) | $4,500,000 to $5,000,000 |
| 2010 to 2011 Learjet 60XR | $4,000,000 to $4,500,000 |
| 2008 to 2009 Learjet 60XR | $3,500,000 to $4,200,000 |
| 2007 Learjet 60XR (early production) | $3,400,000 to $3,800,000 |
Per Guardian Jet (recent): Asking price range $3.395M to $4.525M based on year (2007 to 2013).
Mission Profile
Best fit profiles:
- Step-Up From Learjet 60 / 60SE: Pro Line 21 avionics, refined cabin
- Modern Midsize Operators: Largest Learjet cabin, Pro Line 21
- Charter Operators: Final Learjet midsize at attainable cost
- Operators With Strong P&WC Eagle Service Plan: Engine programs essential
- Performance-Focused Operators: Mach 0.81 cruise, 51,000 ft ceiling, exceptional climb
Less suited if:
- You need single-pilot certification (consider CJ family)
- You require roomier cabin (Hawker 800XP/900XP, Citation Excel)
- You need short-field operations (5,450 ft takeoff is long for class)
- You want Garmin G5000 modern touchscreen (consider Citation XLS Gen2, Praetor 500)
- You don't want Bombardier's discontinued brand status
Pros and Cons
What the Learjet 60XR Does Well
- Largest Learjet cabin (447 cu ft)
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics
- 466 ktas (Mach 0.81) cruise speed
- 2,293-2,478 nm range
- Exceptional climb (FL430 in 14 minutes)
- 51,000 ft service ceiling
- Three-rotor disc brakes (450-600 landings)
- LED lighting and modern cabin management
- 5 floor plan options
- 59 cu ft baggage (improved over Lear 60)
- All 109+ remaining aircraft in service (high retention)
Tradeoffs to Understand
- 5,450 ft takeoff distance (long for midsize class)
- Cabin 2-5 ft shorter than competing midsize jets
- 940 lbs heavier than original Model 60 (limits payload)
- 600 lb tanks-full payload (modest)
- Critical CG shift as aft fuel burns off
- Bombardier discontinued Learjet brand 2022
- Limited 114-aircraft fleet
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Learjet 60XR different from the Learjet 60?
The 60XR (2007) added Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics (replacing Pro Line 4), three-rotor disc brakes (450-600 landings), upgraded cabin with five floor plans, LED lighting, improved insulation, refined cabin management system, and relocated galley with 6.5" more workspace. The same PW305A engines (4,600 lbf each) carried forward.
How many Learjet 60XRs were built?
A total of 114 Learjet 60XRs were built during the 2007 to 2013 production run, with 109 actively flying as of recent counts (extremely high retention).
Is the Learjet 60XR single-pilot certified?
No. The Learjet 60XR requires two pilots.
How far can a Learjet 60XR fly?
The Learjet 60XR has a maximum NBAA IFR range of 2,293 to 2,478 nautical miles with four passengers and full reserves.
Why did Bombardier discontinue the Learjet 60XR?
Bombardier announced a temporary "production pause" of the Learjet 60XR in July 2012. The pause became permanent in 2013 amid weak demand and increasing competition from newer midsize jets (Embraer Praetor, Citation Latitude, Hawker 4000). Bombardier eventually discontinued the entire Learjet brand in 2022.
What is the FAA directive regarding tire pressures?
After a 2008 accident attributed to "greatly underinflated tires" and "rejected takeoff after V1," the FAA issued directives for Learjet 60 and 60XR operators to check tire pressures every four days. Operators must follow these protocols precisely.
What replaced the Learjet 60XR?
Nothing directly within Bombardier's lineup. The Learjet 60XR was the final midsize Learjet. Bombardier focused increasingly on the Challenger and Global product lines. Within Bombardier Learjet, the smaller Lear 70/75 light jets continued production through 2022.
The Bottom Line
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR is the final and most-refined midsize Learjet, delivering Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, the largest cabin in the Learjet family (447 cu ft), Mach 0.81 cruise, 2,293-2,478 nm range, and exceptional climb performance to FL430 in 14 minutes. With production ended in 2013 and the Learjet brand discontinued in 2022, the 60XR represents the culmination of decades of Learjet engineering at midsize scale. At current pre-owned pricing of $3.4 to $5 million, the 60XR delivers genuine modern midsize capability at substantially below current production midsize jet pricing.
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Related Aircraft Guides:
- Learjet 60: Predecessor Variant (Pro Line 4)
- Learjet 60SE: Direct Predecessor (Luxury Refinements)
- Citation Latitude: Modern Successor Platform
- Hawker 800XP/850XP: Direct Competitor (Roomier Cabin)
- Praetor 500: Modern Direct Competitor
Production of the Learjet 60XR ended in 2013. All acquisitions are pre-owned. Bombardier discontinued the Learjet brand in 2022. Specifications accurate as of 2026.