Buying a Light Private Business Jet
| Light Jets are small and versatile jet aircraft capable of short-haul flights between 1,500m and 2,000 miles. Thay can carry up to 6 passengers in relative comfort, although baggage and cargo is limited. A light size jet will set you back between $6m and $12m. |
The following is a listing of popular Light Jets available on the international market:
Cessna
Citation CJ2+
Range 1,613 nautical miles
Passengers 6 - 7
Cabin
Height 4ft 9 (1.45m)
Speed 480mph
List Price $6.37 million
Embraer
Phenom 300
Range 1,800 nautical miles
Passengers 8-9
Cabin
Height 5ft (1.50m)
Speed 520mph
List Price $6.7 million+ due in 2009
Hawker
400XP
Range 876 - 1,565 nautical miles, depending on payload
Passengers
6 - 7
Cabin Height 4ft 9 (1.45m)
Speed 476 - 518mph
List Price $7.25
million
Cessna
Citation Encore+
Range 1,780 nautical miles
Passengers 6 - 8
Cabin
Height 4ft 9 (1.45m)
Speed 495mph
List Price $8.72 million
Bombardier
Lear Jet 40XR
Range 1,732 nautical miles
Passengers 7
Cabin
Height 5ft (1.50m)
Speed 497 - 535mph
List Price $9.3 million
Cessna
Citation XLS+
Range 1.850 nautical miles
Passengers 7
Cabin
Height 5ft 8 (1.73m)
Speed 510mph
List Price $11.86 million
Bombardier
Lear Jet 45XR
Range up to 1,975 nautical miles
Passengers 8
Cabin
Height 5ft (1.50m)
Speed 497 - 535mph
List Price $11.8 million
Always talk to a professional before purchasing any private jet. Prices indicative only and can change.
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