Learjet 23
| Learjet 23 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Business jet |
| Manufacturer | Learjet |
| Designer | William Powell Lear, based on a design by Dr.eng. Hans-Luzius Studer |
| Status | Active |
| Number built | 101 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1964–1966 |
| Introduction date | 13 October 1964 |
| First flight | 7 October 1963 |
The Learjet 23 (originally Lear Jet 23) is an American six-to-eight-seat (two crew and four to six passengers) twinjet, high-speed business jet manufactured by Learjet. Introduced in 1964, it was Learjet's first model and created a new market for fast and efficient small business aircraft. Production ended in 1966 after 101 aircraft had been delivered.