
Citation III
- Range
- 2,470nm
- Seats
- 8
The Learjet 60XR is a fast midsize jet with PW305 power, a stand-up cabin and strong high-altitude cruise performance.

The Learjet 60XR's maximum range is 2,398 nautical miles — 1,014 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 500, the longest-legged Mid-Size Jet in our set.
Reach
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 2,398 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 330 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 3,049 ft |
| Typical passengers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 211 in |
| Cabin width | 69 in |
| Cabin height | 67 in |
| Cabin volume | 447 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 48 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 23,500 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 4,679 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A |
| Exterior length | 58.7 ft |
| Wingspan | 43.8 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
The 60XR updated the Learjet 60 with a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck and refreshed cabin while retaining the PW305-powered airframe. It offers midsize seating, brisk cruise and a 51,000-foot ceiling for transcontinental and regional missions.
Production was suspended and ultimately ended in 2013. The model remains widely operated, but runway and payload planning deserve more attention than on some slower-wing competitors.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Confirm PW305 engine and APU coverage, landing gear, thrust-reverser, brake and tire history, major inspections and service-action compliance. Runway events and high-cycle use require careful records and damage-history review.
Evaluate payload, runway length and hot-weather performance for regular airports. Cabin systems, connectivity and parts planning should be included in a multi-year ownership budget.
Category context
The 60XR is faster than many traditional midsize jets but generally needs more runway and offers less cabin width than some competitors. Buyers should compare time savings with runway, payload and operating-cost priorities.
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Market position
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