Ajit Pawar's Aircraft Identified: Learjet-45's Cost and Features Revealed
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News18•28-01-2026, 11:24
Ajit Pawar's Aircraft Identified: Learjet-45's Cost and Features Revealed
- •Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was traveling in a Learjet-45 aircraft for election meetings in Baramati when it crashed.
- •The Learjet-45, manufactured by Canada's Bombardier, is popular for VIP, corporate, and charter travel due to its speed, comfort, and reliability.
- •It seats eight passengers, has two powerful engines for long-distance travel, and an advanced avionics system for stable flights.
- •Originally costing around $10 million (₹80 crore), used models now range from $2.5 to $4.5 million; annual operating costs are $600,000-$800,000.
- •Known as the 'Lamborghini' of aviation, it can fly up to 51,000 feet and land on short runways, making it suitable for small airports like Baramati.
Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar was in a Learjet-45, a high-performance, costly aircraft known for VIP travel and short-runway landings.
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