Eclipse 500
Maiden Flight: Monday, August 26, 2002
IOC: Sunday, December 31, 2006
Total Production: 1,602
Unitary Cost: USD$2.2 million
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
Eclipse Aviation
Power plant:
PW610F (2)
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Description:
The Eclipse 500 is a small, twin-engine, business jet developed by Eclipse Aviation to deliver point-to-point commercial air travel services at affordable prices. The Eclipse 500 is the world's first commercial Very Light Jet (VLJ) and is fitted with six seats for passengers and pilot/s. The maiden flight was carried out on August 26, 2002. The FAA awarded type certification on July 27, 2006, and full type certification on September 30, 2006. The first production Eclipse 500 jet was delivered to the launch customer on December 31, 2006. EASA awarded type certification by the end of 2007.
The Eclipse 500 very light jet is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F turbofan engines fitted with dual-channel Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC). Each engine is rated at 900-lb of thrust at takeoff. The enhanced avionics functionality provided to Eclipse 500 enables safe and efficient single-pilot operation. All in, the Eclipse 500 jet can transport up to three passengers plus a single pilot over ranges of 1,125 to 1,300 nautical miles (2,080 to 2,400 km).
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 5
Dimensions: Fuel Tank Capacity 251 gl (954 l), Height 11 ft, Length 34 ft, Wingspan 38 ft
Weights: Fuel Load 1,698 lb (770 kg), Max Landing Weight 5,600 lb (2,540 kg), Max Ramp Weight 6,029 lb (2,735 kg), Max Takeoff Weight 5,995 lb (2,719 kg), Min Weight 3,629 lb (1,646 kg), Payload 2,400 lb (1,089 kg)
Engine/s Performance: Max Takeoff Thrust 1,800 lb (816 kg)
Performance: Cabin Height 50 in (1,270.00 mm), Cabin Length 148 in (3,759.20 mm), Cabin Width 56 in (1,422.40 mm), Ceiling 41,000 ft (12,497 m), Climb Rate 3,424 fpm (), Cruise Speed 370 kt (685 kph), Landing Run Distance 2,250 ft (686 m), Max Range 1,300 nautical mile (), Sea Level Cabin Pressure to 21,500 ft (6,553 m), Take Off Run Distance 2,342 ft (714 m)
Other: Number of Engines 2
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