Learjet Learjet 35A

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

NSW Ambulance Learjet 35A (VH-AMD) in distinctive red and white air ambulance livery, taxiing at Sydney Airport during early morning light.

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Katl_spotter13 · 03 Apr 2026

Excellent!

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Aircraft

Learjet 35A LR35

NSW Ambulance (Air Ambulance Service, red and white checkered livery)

VH-AMD

Registration

Airline

NSW Ambulance / NSW Health (Australia)

Manufacturer

Learjet

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Skyline Symphony

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic business jets and medevac jets; introduced in 1970s; Learjet 35A is renowned for its long range and speed in its class.

Fleet Rarity

Few active air ambulance Learjet 35As remain; mostly replaced by newer aircraft for air ambulance service; less than 200 still flying worldwide (many retired or converted).

Record Flights

Learjet 35A set a world speed record in 1996 for around-the-world flight in its class.

Safety & Events

Widely used for ambulance and medevac globally; some hull loss incidents but good safety record for its era.

Future Outlook

Type is ageing and being phased out by newer jets; this airframe likely still active as of 2024.

Specifications

Garrett TFE731-2-2B

Engine

12.04 m

Wingspan

14.83 m

Length

3,887 km

Range

774 km/h

Speed

2 crew up to 8 passengers or medical layout

Capacity

8,030 kg

MTOW

3.73 m

Height

16.45 kN (3,700 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 3 ICAO compliant (~82-89 dB on approach depending on mod configuration)

Noise