Hawker Beechcraft 390 Premier 1
The Beechcraft Premier I was notable for its all-composite fuselage, an unusually advanced construction method for a light business jet when it entered service in 2001, giving it a wider cabin cross-section than its metal-fuselage weight class would normally allow. Its swept wing and relatively high wing loading gave it strong cruise speed among light jets of its era. It was certified for single-pilot operation, keeping crew costs down for owner-operators and small charter fleets. Production ended after Hawker Beechcraft's financial troubles, leaving it a comparatively uncommon but distinctive light jet today.
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Did you know?
The Premier I was one of the first light jets with an all-composite fuselage, giving it a wider cabin than metal rivals its size.
Specifications
| Length | 14 m (46 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 m (44 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 6 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5.6 t |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 451 kt (835 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 92 kt (170 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,000 ft/min (20.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) |
| Landing distance | 775 m (2,543 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,000 l |
| Engines | 2x Williams FJ44-2A |
| Units built | 165 |
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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