Piper
PiperJet
Piper is relying on the Williams J44 turbofan to give its single-engine PiperJet performance to match twin-engine VLJ competitors. Piper announced its VLJ program in 2006 and set initial deliveries for 2010. First flight was in August 2008, and all indications are that flight tests went well. The sleek, six- or seven-seat plane has a tail-mounted engine, and Piper has developed an automatic trim system linked to the throttle that adjusts for power changes. The PiperJet will cruise at 360 knots up to 1,300 nm.
Cost: $2.2 million (adjusted 2006 dollars)
Engine: Williams FJ44-3AP, 2,400 lbst
Length: 33 ft 9 in
Height: 16 ft 6 in
Wingspan: 44 ft 7 in
Seats: 6-7 (including pilot)
Max cruise speed: 360 KTAS @ FL350/fuel burn NA pph
Max speed at max operating altitude: NA/fuel burn NA pph
Basic operating weight or empty weight: NA (typically equipped)
Max takeoff weight: NA
Usable fuel: NA
Useful load: NA
Max payload with full fuel: 800 lb
Balanced field length: NA (MGTOW @ sea level, std conditions)