Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Crores-Worth Aircraft, Here’s Its Price
Ajit Pawar Aircraft Accident: How Much Did the Crashed Plane Cost?: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash today, January 28th. He was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati to address a public meeting. His plane crashed during landing, killing all six people on board.
What are the features of the Learjet 45?
Ajit Pawar was traveling in a Bombardier Learjet 45 business jet. The Learjet 45 is manufactured by the Canadian company Bombardier Aerospace, while its operations in India are handled by VSR Ventures. The aircraft was registered under the name VT-SSK. This approximately 16-year-old Bombardier Learjet 45 is a medium-sized business jet with two engines. It is widely used for corporate and VIP travel.
It was first introduced in January 1998. The aircraft can comfortably seat about 8 people. Its biggest advantage is that it can travel approximately 2630-3795 km without stopping. Its speed limit is approximately 460 ktas (852 km/hour) and its service ceiling is approximately 51,000 feet. The cabin of the Bombardier Learjet 45 business jet is 19.9 feet long, 4.10 feet high, and 5.1 feet wide.
How much does a Learjet aircraft cost?
The price of a new and upgraded model of the Learjet aircraft is usually around $10 million, which is more than 80 crore Indian rupees. The price of a used Learjet 45 is between $2.5 and $4.5 million. Learjet aircraft models manufactured before 2000 are priced between $900,000 and $1.5 million. Operating a Learjet 45 also involves high costs. Its usage, flight hours, and maintenance amount to an annual expense of $600,000 to $800,000. The company charges $3,000 to $4,500 per hour for charter services.
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