The Learjet 23 was the first model produced by the Learjet Corporation. Bill Lear moved his company to Wichita because of the strength of the city's aviation sector. In only 9 months he developed the Learjet 23. The luxury business jet was the first of its kind, so Bill Lear needed private jets. To add ambience to his luxury (yet noisy) plane, Lear set his team to work on a music system for his jets. The result was Stereo 8, commonly known as '8 track.' In fact, some old 8 track tapes are stamped with Learjet branding.

Type:
Business Jet

Powerplant:
2 General Electric CJ610-4 turbojets

Max speed:
561 m.p.h.

Ceiling:
45,000 ft.

Range:
1,830 mi.

Weights:
Gross 12,500 lbs.

Weapons:
None

Dimensions:
Span 43 ft. 3 in.
Length 35 ft. 7 in.
Height 12 ft. 3 in