Learjet 23

Learjet 23
General information
TypeBusiness jet
ManufacturerLearjet
Designer
William Powell Lear, based on a design by Dr.eng. Hans-Luzius Studer
StatusOne flyable airframe
Number built101
History
Manufactured1964–1966
Introduction date
13 October 1964
First flight7 October 1963
Developed into
Learjet 24

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.