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Eclipse 500, world's lightest jet?

January 24, 2009

The Eclipse 500 jet utilises two Pratt & Whitney 610F turbofan engines with 900 lbs of thrust.

The twin turbofan jet engines provide maximum altitude of 12,497m (41,000ft) which avoids most severe weather systems.

The aircraft provides a cruise speed of 685km/h and a 2,408km (1,496 miles) range with four occupants.

Image: The interior of Eclipse 500. | Photograph, courtesy: Eclipse Aviation.

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