SAKER LAUNCHES S-1 PERSONAL FIGHTER JET
05 Jun 2013
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A personal fighter-like jet project has been unveiled by Californian company Saker Aircraft. The Saker S-1 will be one of the world's fastest and most efficient civilian aircraft, says the company.
The S-1 looks very much like a military jet, with two seats in tandem and capable of Mach 0.99. It will be certified to FAA and EASA standards, says Saker, and aimed at “aviators and the business elite who demand high-octane performance from their personal transportation” says Saker.
“Designing and building the S-1 is a lifelong journey for me,” said Sean Gillette, boss of Saker Aircraft.
“After several years of designing and refining the style of the S-1, I am happy to see our company move to the next phase of the business plan. We are excited to share our concept with the world, and begin taking pre-orders for the S-1.”
Performance targets include the ability to takeoff and land on runways as short as 1,500 feet, climb at 14,000 ft/min and cruise at MACH .95. Ceiling will be 45,000 feet, range 1,600 miles (2,200 miles with wingtip tanks).
“In designing the S-1 we put a tremendous amount of time and energy into three areas,” said Gillette. “First and foremost, we wanted to design an aircraft that was visually stunning and instantly identifiable.
"Second, we wanted to offer an aircraft that was incredibly simple to fly, so we have refined the entire cockpit environment, aircraft systems, and aerodynamics to allow any properly trained pilot to fly the S-1.
"Third, we wanted an aircraft that was high performing by all measures in terms of speed, fuel efficiency and safety.”
LINKSaker Aircraft
SPEC Saker S-1
Crew: 2, Tandem
Length: 40.5 ft
Wingspan: 27 ft
Height: 15 ft
Wing area: 170 sq. ft.
Empty weight: 5,500 lb
Max takeoff weight: 11,500 lb
Power plant: 2 x Williams FJ44-4
Take-off field length: 1500 ft
Landing field length: 1500 ft
Payload: 6,000 lb
Internal Fuel: 500 US gal
External Fuel: 200 US gal
(2 x 100 US gal pod)
Performance
Maximum speed: Mach 1.1
High Speed Cruise: Mach 0.99
Cruise: Mach 0.95
Range: 1,600 mi (2,200 mi w/pods)
Service ceiling: 45,000 ft
Rate of climb: 12,000 ft/min
Wing loading: 60 lb/ft?
Thrust/weight: .70
Max G: -3/+7g
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