Purolator Learjet Model 35
MODEL BY:
H. Davidson
Model Scale:
1/32
MODEL ADDED:
N/A
historical significance
First Albuquerque Visit: 1980
Additional Information:
The Learjet Model 35 and Model 36 are a series of multi-role business jets and military transport aircraft manufactured by Learjet between 1973 and 1993. Learjet was acquired by Bombardier Aviation in 1990 and is now a subsidiary, so the aircraft is also known as the Bombardier Learjet 35. When first released in 1973, the Learjet 35 was among the fastest medium haul jets of its era. As of 2020, more Learjet 35s have been sold than any other Learjet aircraft, with many still in service after 50 years.
The aircraft are powered by two Garrett TFE731-2 turbofan engines. Its cabin can be arranged for six to eight passengers. The engines are mounted in nacelles on the sides of the aft fuselage. The wings are equipped with single-slotted flaps. The wingtip fuel tanks distinguish the design from other aircraft having similar functions.
Purolator Inc. is a Canadian courier majority owned by the Canada Post. It was founded as Trans Canada Couriers, Ltd and acquired in 1967 by Purolator, a US manufacturer of oil and air filters. In 1987, the company returned to Canadian ownership. In 1987 Purolator partnered with DHL’s predecessor (Airborne Express) to better serve the American market which continued until 2008.
Purolator provided air freight and air courier service to the Albuquerque Sunport with the Learjet 35 N27MJ beginning on July 1, 1980.
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