Friday, January 09, 2009

Beechcraft Premier

IOC: 2001
Total Production: 240

Beechcraft Premier II

Maiden Flight: April 2009
IOC: 2010
Production: 40

Origin
United States of America

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

Family Members
Beechcraft Premier IA

Power plant:
FJ44-3AP (2)

Description: The Beechcraft Premier II light business jet is an evolution of the Premier IA jet featuring higher cruise speeds, a 20 percent longer range of 1,500 nm with four passengers and an increased payload. The high-strength, state-of-the-art all-composite fuselage will allow a comfortable and spacious cabin for up to six passengers. Williams International will provide two FJ44-3AP turbofan engines developing more than 6,000-lb of combined thrust. In addition to the new engine contribution, the longer range will be achieved adding new elliptical shaped winglets which enhance the jet's aerodynamic performance. The Premier II light business jet was announced in May 2008. The maiden flight is expected by April 2009, FAA certification would be in the second quarter of 2010 followed by EASA certification in the fourth quarter of the same year.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 6

Weights: Max Takeoff Weight 13,800 lb (6,260 kg), Payload 900 lb (408 kg)

Engine/s Performance: Max Takeoff Thrust 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)

Performance: Ceiling 45,000 ft (13,716 m), Cruise Speed 465 kt (860 kph), Max Range 1,500 nautical mile () with pilot and 4 passengers

Other: Number of Engines 2

News
Hawker Beechcraft Receives More Than 70 Commitments for New Premier II

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Announces Premier II Light Jet

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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