Cirrus Aircraft is looking to make a big impact on the aircraft industry with their new Vision Jet. The jet is designed to be much more affordable than any other aircraft in private jet sector of aviation. An article on Business Insider states that the aircraft will be priced at around $2 million. According to Business Insider the Vision Jet is roughly half the price of its nearest competitor. So, if you are fortunate enough to be able to afford a private jet, what does the $2 million dollars get you?
If safety is a priority than you may be interested to know that the Vision Jet comes equipped with a parachute for the airplane. So, if things go horribly wrong you will have a much better chance of making it to the ground safely. The Vision Jet can carry up to 5 adults and 2 children, with multiple different seating options. The cockpit offers some of the newest technology, using touchscreen displays to improve pilot awareness and limit the amount of buttons and switches that have to be used.
The design of the Vision Jet is different than most other aircraft in its class. The jet uses a single engine that will give the aircraft 1800 lbs. of thrust. The most interesting feature is that the jet has a V-shaped tail instead of the typical vertical stabilizer and horizontal elevators that are found on most aircraft. The V-tail requires a more complex flight control system, however it reduces the amount of control surfaces on the aircraft which saves overall aircraft weight. The use of the single engine along with being light weight for a jet makes the jet fast and gives it an impressive range. According to Business Insider, the jet can fly up to 1,380 miles.
If the $2 million price tag on the Vision Jet is a bit too much for you, Cirrus also has a selection of other piston engine, general aviation aircraft. Cirrus makes higher end aircraft so even their piston engine aircraft will set you back a couple hundred thousand dollars. For the casual pilot a lower priced aircraft from a different manufacturer would work, it just may be a little bit less comfy and a little bit slower than the Cirrus aircraft. The Vision Jet is an attempt by Cirrus to create an entirely new category of aircraft, the personal jet. If other aircraft manufactures decide to try and create aircraft in the category of personal jet and as jet engine technology advances and becomes more efficient, the price tag of a new personal jet may decrease over time.
Although I don't expect to ever be able to afford a personal jet for myself it is still fun to dream and see the amazing advances that continue to be made in the aircraft industry. It is amazing to see how far the aircraft industry has coming and general aviation aircraft are slowly starting to become more affordable to the general public allowing more people to experience the joy of flying.
I wish I was able to afford a private jet! Honestly, aircrafts are something I never envisioned owning. If I could, I would buy a boat rather than a jet. So to read about the new advancements they are making is really interesting. The price tag is quite large, however, it seems like it isn't a big deal to people in this world. When thinking about social media and this jet, the company could really "take off" in promoting this new more affordable vehicle. It makes me wonder why I have not heard more about it. If it is promoted right, then everyone should hear about it, not just those who may be able to afford it.
ReplyDeleteThe concept of the personal jet is one that I think myself and many others did not think truly existed. I know that I see owning aircraft as something that only the wealthy individuals could afford to do. The fact that manufacturers of aircraft are attempting to make more affordable aircraft kind of gives hope to those who want to one day own a plane. The technological and aerodynamic advancements that were made in order for this plane to even fly are also very impressive.
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