Lear Jet ambulance flights.

[Beemer]

Can any one answer why we see so many Lear Jets used as ambulances? I have seen other aircraft doing the same job but there seems more Lear Jets than any thing else. Are they "cheaper" to operate/ more economical than the standard Biz? Regards Beemer.

[commander]

Beemer

They all tend to have a wider door to the cabin. The door opens in two parts, the lower with steps. Both of these reasons give better access for the stretcher unit.

Regards
Wayne

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[Beemer]

Thanks for that Wayne. Good access, but they don't seem to have much headroom. Regards Beemer. PS. Any reply to my PM that I sent you last week?

[CloudWarrior]

Feb 11, 2013 10:26:27 GMT 1 Beemer said:

Good access, but they don't seem to have much headroom.

You don't need much, lay down on a stretcher. ;D

[Deleted]

Feb 11, 2013 8:19:22 GMT 1 commander said:

Beemer

They all tend to have a wider door to the cabin. The door opens in two parts, the lower with steps. Both of these reasons give better access for the stretcher unit.

Regards
Wayne

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Yes, I'd confirm that. The cabin is very small by any bizjet standard, but as Beemer points out, it's not a major problem if you're on a stretcher. From memory (not always reliable!), it's a lighter aircraft than most in its class, and thus has a lower fuel burn so thus more economical.

[speedbird1960]

From the horse's mouth.

www.aerocare.com/aircraft/

www.jet-rescue.com/aircraft.html

"Typically, the Lear Jet is the workhorse of air medical transport companies."
www.airambulancenetwork.com/information/definitions

"Learjets: These jet aircraft are some of the most popular types of aircraft to be retrofitted as air ambulances, because they are affordable to purchase and to maintain. There are many different Learjets that are used for this purpose, so let us highlight some of the Lears that are used.
Lear 31 – This is a small jet aircraft that can hold 10 people in the normal configuration, but when it is outfitted as an air ambulance, it can hold the patient, a nurse, and 1-2 extra passengers. This is a very fast aircraft and is great for getting the patient to their destination as quickly as possible.
Lear 35 – Very similar to the 31, the 35 is almost identical, minus a few changes. This is an older model than the 31, but still very popular for use as an ambulance of the sky.
Lear 55 – This is a much bigger aircraft and is able to hold more people. It is a more expensive aircraft, but it is economical when compared to other aircraft in its class."
www.usaairambulance.com/services.html