| Official
Designation |
C-21A Learjet |
| Primary
Role |
Staff transport |
| National
Origin |
USA |
| Original
Contractor |
Gates |
| Operator |
United States Air Force |
| Wingspan |
39 feet, 6 inches (11.97m) |
| Length |
48 feet, 7 inches (14.71m) |
| Height
at
Tail |
12 feet, 3 inches (3.71m) |
| Armament |
None |
| Engines |
Two Garrett TFE731-2-2B turbofans |
| Thrust |
3,500 pounds (15.57kN) per engine |
| Cruise
Speed |
481 mph (774km/h; Mach 0.65) |
| Max
Speed |
530 mph (853km/h; Mach 0.81) |
| Range |
2,300 nm (4,262km) |
| Service
Ceiling |
45,000 feet (13,716m) |
| Operating
Weight |
9,838 pounds (4,462kg) |
| Max
Payload |
3,153 pounds (1,430kg) or 8 passengers |
| Max
Takeoff
Weight |
18,300 pounds (8,235kg) |
| Basic
Crew |
Two |
| Date
Deployed |
1984 |
| Total
in
Service |
Unknown |
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