Gates C-21A

6 aircraft

The Learjet 35, a pioneering mid-size business jet that established the template for modern corporate aviation, first flew on August 22, 1973. This low-wing twin-engine turbofan aircraft could seat six to eight passengers in a compact cabin measuring 12.9 feet long by 4.9 feet wide. With a maximum speed of 542 mph and transcontinental range capability, the aircraft was manufactured by Learjet Inc., founded by aviation pioneer Bill Lear.