Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander
The Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander was one of the first small business jets built in the United States. Its programme was bought by Israel Aircraft Industries, which developed it into the Westwind family. The original aircraft had a distinctive straight-wing, rear-engine layout and was marketed before the business-jet market had fully matured. Only a small number were delivered before the transfer to Israel, making the Jet Commander much rarer than its Westwind descendants.
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Did you know?
This straight-wing, rear-engine Jet Commander predates the Westwind family it became after Israel Aircraft Industries bought the programme.
Specifications
| Length | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
| Height | 5.1 m (17 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 10 |
| Persons on board | 12 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 7.2 t |
| Range | 2,000 NM (3,704 km) |
| Maximum speed | 440 kt (815 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 79 kt (146 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,040 ft/min (20.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,660 m (5,446 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,190 m (3,904 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,200 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric CJ610-1 |
| Units built | 150 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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