The Learjet 60 is an economical, incredibly fast and stable, mid-sized corporate jet with seating for up to seven passengers. It can climb to a cruise level of 43,000 feet in less than fourteen minutes and has a transcontinental range of up to 2,350 nautical miles. The Learjet 60 handles exceptionally well, even in turbulence, due to its very heavy wing loading and design. With an average fuel consumption of 215 gallons per hour, the operational costs of the Lear 60 are surprisingly close to smaller cabin class private jets.