Learjet 25 Aircraft 1970s
Learjet, produced under Bombardier Aviation.
Pre-1980 light jets are a thin segment — early Learjet 23/24/25, Cessna Citation I (the original 500), Hawker Siddeley HS125-400. These aircraft are heritage-era jets with significantly higher operating cost than modern equivalents, mandate-upgrade investment likely incomplete, and tight fleet support. Buyer profile: hobbyist or collector rather than practical owner.
The Learjet 25 is a classic early Learjet for buyers drawn to vintage jet performance and brand identity, but it is a specialist legacy aircraft rather than a cheap modern business jet. Its appeal is history and speed-era character; its risk is support, noise/compliance, inspections, engines, fuel burn, and parts planning. Compared with newer light jets, the Learjet 25 can look inexpensive to buy but demands a realistic legacy-jet operating plan.
3 used Learjet 25 aircraft for sale 1970s · 8-seat · Reference price ~$450,000 ($250,000–$850,000) · updated yesterday
Learjet 25 Specifications
Model specThe Learjet 25 is a 8-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 464 kt (859 km/h), a range of 1,500 nm (2,778 km), and a useful load of 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg).
Learjet 25 for Sale
Learjet 25 asking prices range from $375,000 to $375,000, with a median of $375,000 (market reference $450,000).
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How much does a Learjet 25 cost? Used 25 prices: from $375K; market reference $450K, across 1 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Learjet 25
Buying a Learjet 25 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Learjet 25
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Learjet 25 Inventory by Country
| United States | 4 |
Learjet 25 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Learjet 25 Safety Record
Across all 25 variants, 18 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1989–2021. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
18
Total Events
12
Incidents
1
Serious
5
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 | Toluca de Lerdo, | Incident | — |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Naiguata, | Fatal (5) | — |
| May 17, 2017 | Toluca, | Fatal (2) | — |
| Sep 22, 2016 | San Juan, PR | Incident | The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a wet runway, in heavy rain, with tires worn beyond safe limits, w… |
| Mar 04, 2011 | Houston, TX | Incident | The flying pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point in low-visibility conditions, which resulted in a runway… |
NTSB records 1989–2021. Includes all Learjet 25 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.