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AASI Jetcruzer Business and Utility Transport Aircraft

The AASI Jetcruzer is an American single turboprop light civil transport made by AASI. The Jetcruzer has an unusual configuration, with a single turboprop engine driving a pusher propeller, prominent canards, and fins mounted at the ends of its swept wings. The plane has seating for up to six people including the pilot. The Jetcruzer is noteworthy in being the first aircraft to have achieved a spin resistance certification from the United States FAA.The innovative Jetcruzer 500 is designed to be a high speed low cost single engine.

History:-
The Jetcruzer 500 is based on the smaller, unpressurised Jetcruzer 450.The design work for the Jetcruzer 450 began in 1983.In 1988. The Allison 250-C20S powered

prototype began in its construction . It flew for the first time on January 11 1989 whic was continued by the preproduction prototype first flew on April 1991, and

later the first production standard Jetcruzer 450 on September 13 1992. When FAA Part 23 certification was granted on june 14 1994 the Jetcruzer became the first

aircraft in the world to be certificated as spin resistant.

The First flight of the prototype 500 (the modified preproduction prototype 450) was in August 22 1997, followed by the second prototype (the modified production 450)

on November 7 1997.

The Jetcruzer 500 design features include its canard configuration (which allows the main wing to be positioned further aft than normal, so the wing spars do not

intrude into the cabin), lack of flaps (reducing pilot work load and manufacturing costs and saving weight), and optional EFIS avionics. Like the 450 the 500 will be

certificated as spin resistant. The fuselage is made from composites while the wing and canard are aluminium.

On February 8 2002, AASI announced that it was taking over the Mooney assets, and that the name Mooney would be used for the combined companies.The Headquarters,

development, and marketing would remain at AASI's facility at Long Beach in California, but production of the Jetcruzer would be at Mooney's Kerrville, Texas plant.
The company is also working on the Stratocruzer 1250, a 13 place twin WilliamsRolls FJ-44 powered light corporate jet development.

Primary Use:-
Business & Utility Transport

Standard Unit Cost:-
$1.6million

Country Of Origin :-
United States Of America

Powerplants:-
One rear mounted 1172kW (1572shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66A turboprop driving a five blade constant speed Hartzell propeller.

Performance:-
Max cruising speed 576km/h (318kt). Service ceiling 30,000ft. Max range at economical cruising speed with reserves 2574km (1391nm).

Weights:-
Max takeoff 2495kg (5500lb).

Dimensions:-
Wing span 12.85m (42ft 2in), length approx 10.5m (34.4ft).

Capacity:-
Typical accommodation for six including pilot. Can be configured for ambulance, cargo and other utility work. Optional aft lavatory.

Crew:- One, Pilot

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