Business Jet Eclipse 500

Eclipse 500 is a jet passenger business jet. Belongs to the class of light aircraft. The American company Eclipse Aviation began developing the Eclipse 500 in 1998. In 2006, the jet received an FAA type certificate. At the same time, the first mass deliveries began. The Eclipse 500 is the world's only certified twin-engine ultralight jet.

Specifications

The Eclipse 500 jet accommodates two crew members and four passengers. The ceiling height is 1.27 m, the cabin width is 1.42 m. There is no toilet and VIP services on the plane. At the same time, according to surveys by DayJet, passengers are not worried about the lack of these amenities.

The thing is that this model is not designed for long-distance and long flights. The maximum distance that the Eclipse 500 can cover is approximately 2500 km. In fact, this is a compact air taxi.

The interior is stylish and discreet. Comfortable soft leather chairs are equipped with armrests, cup holders and folding tables. The back can be folded back, the body can be moved back or forward a little.

The JETVIP company offers the rental of an Eclipse 500 aircraft at a cost of 2,500 € per hour.

Aircraft Data

General Characteristics:

• Length: 33 ft 1 in (10.1 m)
• Wingspan: 37 ft 3 in (11.4 m)
• Height: 11 ft 0 in (3.4 m)
• Empty weight: 3,550 lb (1,610 kg)
• Loaded weight: 5,520 lb (2,504 kg)
• Useful load: 2,400 lb (1,089 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 5,950 lb (2,699 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F turbofan engines, 900 lbf (4 kN flat-rated to > ISA+10C) each

Performance data:

• Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)
• Rate of climb: 3,424 ft / min (1,044 m / min)
• Takeoff distance: 2,345 ft (715 m)
• Landing distance: 2,250 ft (686 m)
• Stall speed: 69 knots (79 mph, 128 km/h) in landing configuration

• The Total Eclipse Jet Program

  Total Eclipse program customers can buy a fully configured EA500 aircraft that encompasses all currently available features and functionality. Specific components will include flight to 41,000 feet, 20,000 cycle airframe life, Flight Into Known Icing capabilities, an on-board color radar, electronic moving maps, and eCharts (Jeppesen), all presented directly on the Total Eclipse multifunction display through the fully integrated Avio IFMS.

  • Factory certified, pre-flown jet
  • Tip-to-tail factory warranty
  • Certified to 41,000 ft
  • Avio Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS)
  • P&WC Gold ESP paid current to date of delivery
  • Mandatory SBs and ADs complete to date of delivery
  • One (1) initial or recurrent type rating (SimCom)
  • One (1) year Jeppesen NA subscription
  • One (1) year of Aircraft Maintenance Manual updates
  • Certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
  • RVSM certified