Spectrum
S-40 Freedom
(under certification)
The S-40 is a larger variant of the Spectrum’s Independence S-33, with seven to 10 seats and a max takeoff weight of 9,550 lb. The S-40 uses two GE Honda Aero HF 120 engines of 2,095 lbst apiece. A 440-knot cruise is promised, along with a max range of 2,250 lb. Certification is expected in 2009.
Cost: $6.2 million
Engines: GE Honda HF 120, 2,050 lbst
Length: 53 ft 10 in
Height: 13 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 45 ft 6 in
Seats: 8-10 (including pilot)
Max cruise speed: 435 KTAS @ NA/fuel burn NA pph
Max speed at max operating altitude: NA KTAS @ FL450/fuel burn NA pph
Empty weight: 4,840 lb
Max takeoff weight: 9,550 lb
Usable fuel: 537 gal/3,600 lb
Useful load: 4,710 lb
Max payload with full fuel: 1,110 lb
Balanced field length: 3,000 ft (MGTOW @ sea level, std conditions)