Eclipse 550

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Eclipse 550 is a jet aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW610F engines, each producing 900 lbf of thrust, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 lbs.
  • It offers a maximum cruise speed of 375 KTAS, can operate at up to 41,000 feet, and has an IFR range of 1,125 nautical miles with NBAA reserves.
  • The aircraft has a maximum seating capacity for 6 people and features a cabin length of 12.3 feet.
  • The 2014 base price for the Eclipse 550 was $2,895,000, with warranties including 3 years for the airframe and 3 years/1000 hours for the engines.
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Eclipse 550
Engine Make/Model: Pratt & Whitney PW610F
Thrust (lbf): 900
Fuel Type: Jet-A
TBO—Hours: 3500
Standard Empty Weight: 3700
Max Ramp Weight (lbs.): 6034
Max T/O Weight (lbs.): 6000
Max Landing Weight (lbs.): 5600
Useable Fuel (lbs./gal.): 1698/252
Full Fuel Payload (lbs.): 636
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wingspan (ft.): 37.9
Overall Length (ft.): 33.5
Height (ft.): 11
Cabin Length (ft.): 12.3
Seating Capacity As Tested: 5
Cabin Width (in.): 56
Cabin Height (in.): 50
Baggage Volume (cu. ft.): 16
Maximum Seating: 6
PRICE/WARRANTY
2014 Base Price: $2,895,000
Airframe Warranty (years): 3
Engine Warranty (years/hours): 3/1000
PERFORMANCE
Max Cruise Speed (KTAS): 375
Maximum Operating Vmo (KCAS: 285 KIAS
IFR Range w/ 100 nm, NBAA reserve (nm): 1,125
SL Single-Engine Climb (fpm): 989
Max Operating Altitude (ft.): 41,000
Max Cabin Differential (psi): 8.70
Cabin Altitude at FL410 (ft.): 8000
MGTOW Takeoff Distance To 50 Ft.: 2433
Landing Distance (SL @4,600 lbs.): 2790

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