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PiperJet Has Its First Flight

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We first wrote about the PiperJet back in 2006, the small plane is the first pure, jet-powered, turbofan design in the company's 71-year history. The pane has now made its first flight from Piper Headquarters in Vero Beach, Florida. The plane flew for one hour, reaching a maximum altitude of 10,500 feet and a speed of 160 KTAS as per the flight test plan. The PiperJet is powered by a single Williams FJ44-3AP engine and is set to carry six passengers with an option for a seventh or an enclosable lavatory. It will have a range of 1,300 nautical miles and a full-fuel payload of 800 lbs. The jet is priced from $2.199 million and will be certified to a maximum operating altitude of 35,000 feet. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2011.

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The New PiperJet

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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Piper Aircraft has introduced their new PiperJet, a personal aircraft that will offer a blend of "performance and luxury" than few others can compete with. The single-engine jet holds up to six passengers in a luxurious cabin that is both roomy and comfortable. It will have a cruising speed of 360 knots, a maximum altitude of 35,000 feet and a range of 1,300 nautical miles, so it can do cross country trips with only one stop to refuel. The plane is priced at just $2.2 million.

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