Friday, January 09, 2009

Eclipse 400

IOC: 2011

Unitary Cost: USD$1.4 million

Also Known As
ECJ (Eclipse Concept Jet)

Origin
United States of America

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Eclipse Aviation

Power plant:
PW615F

Description: The Eclipse 400, originally known as the Eclipse Concept Jet (ECJ), is a single-engine very light jet (VLJ) developed by Eclipse Aviation as the most fuel-efficient business jet on the market. The Eclipse 400 jet is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofan engine consuming less than a pound of fuel per nautical mile. Carrying up to four passengers, the aircraft will cruise at 330 knots and altitudes of 41,000-ft. The V-tail jet will feature the most sophisticated flight deck and complete aircraft integration. Eclipse Aviation expects to deliver the first Eclipse 400 in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Specifications
Accommodation: Passengers 4

Performance: Ceiling 41,000 ft (12,497 m), Cruise Speed 330 kt (611 kph)

Other: Number of Engines 1

News
Eclipse Aviation Introduces Eclipse 400 Single-Engine Jet

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