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Learjet 23
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aerospace industry
- In aerospace industry: Growth of the aircraft industry
His Learjet 23, the first aircraft of this type, began deliveries in 1964.
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history of flight
- In history of flight: Business aircraft
…appearance in 1963 of the Learjet 23. This five-to-seven-passenger jet had a top speed of about 560 miles (900 km) per hour and a range of 1,830 miles (2,945 km). Favoured by celebrities, Learjet became almost a generic term for the many executive jets that followed. Powered by turbofans, these…
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