Grob
spn
(Under certification)
This large nine-seater is among the largest of the single-pilot jets, having a 13,889-lb max takeoff weight. The SPn will come with the newly reintroduced, four-tube Honeywell Apex avionics suite and posts an advertised max cruise speed of 415 knots. Max range is 1,800 nm. This German-built, composite-construction airplane is unique in that it will be certified for use on grass or gravel runways. However, Grob has recently declared bankruptcy, and plans for the SPn’s certification are currently on hold.
Cost: $6.9 million
Engines: Williams FJ44-3A, 2,800 lbst
Length: 48 ft 7 in
Height: 16 ft 10 in
Wingspan: 48 ft 9 in
Seats: 10 (including pilot)
Max cruise speed: 415 KTAS @ FL290/fuel burn 1,200 pph
Max speed at max operating altitude: 402 KTAS @ FL410/fuel burn NA pph
Basic operating weight or empty weight: 8,000 lb (typically equipped)
Max takeoff weight: 13,889 lb
Usable fuel: 660 gal/4,422 lb
Useful load: 6,000 lb
Max payload with full fuel: 1,578 lb
Balanced field length: 3,000 ft (MGTOW @ sea level, std conditions)