Diamond

D-Jet

(Under certification)

The D-Jet is among the easiest to operate of the very light jet designs, with its single turbofan engine and 25,000-foot maximum operating altitude. And with a 5,690-lb max ramp weight, it’s also the lightest. Recently, the airplane got a power boost when the decision was made to go with a 1,900-lbst Williams FJ33-4A-19 turbofan engine; originally, the D-Jet was designed with a 1,564-lbst Williams engine. Max cruise speed is targeted at 315 knots, and max range is now set at 1,350 nm. A three-screen Garmin G1000 is up front, and the co-pilot seat can be turned around to make a club seating arrangement for up to four passengers. Certification is expected in 2009.

Cost: $1.43 million

Engine: Williams FJ33-4A-19, 1,900 lbst

Length: 35 ft 1 in

Height: 11 ft 7 in

Wingspan: 37 ft 6 in

Seats: 5 (including pilot)

Max cruise speed: 315 KTAS

Max speed at max operating altitude: NA @ FL250

Basic operating weight or empty weight: NA (typically equipped)

Max takeoff weight: NA

Usable fuel: NA

Useful load: 2,240 lb

Max payload with full fuel: NA

Takeoff over a 50-ft obstacle: NA (MGTOW @ sea level, std conditions)

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