Lear 31A & Beech 400A
 

Would like to hear the pro's and con's of these aircraft. Take off and landing performance, fuel burn, mx issues, etc. Typical flight will be around 700-800 nm with five pax, and about 100-150 lbs of baggage. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Hands down the Learjet 31A is faster and more efficient for that type of mission.

I have flown them both and have managed and performed maintenance on both (more experience on the Lear). The 400A is ok but dumpy and not as good in X wind.

The Lear can (full of fuel ) with 4 pax climb striaght to FL 450 no problem.

The 400A cannot even come close to that performance.

Any airport with 5000ft will do for the Lear. ( Aspen is another story but do-able).

If you need a pilot, copilot or pilot /mechanic /maintenance manager, or pre-buy inspection.

Let me know ,I can help.

The Lear 31 will be best in the air & on the runway. Runway performance like a CJ, but it will go fast. Also the Lear has 731's and 9 out of 10 are on (MSP) an engine program. The BJ has Pratts and 8 out of 10 are not on an engine program. BJ's have also had dual flame-outs.
The downside, for the Lear, will be loading luggage from the front to the area behind the rear seat. If it's a big bag it want fit between the seats. It must go over, or between the seat backs and headliner, all the way back and over the rear seat.

Thanks for the info guys.

Lear 31A doesn't have much range, does it?

Nearly Identical range, maybe a tad more on the lear simply because of how high and quickly it can climb.