MAVERICK JET “LEADER”

Plane & Pilot

Friday, March 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Maverick Jet Leader is a 5-seater, twin-engine, kit-built very light jet that debuted in 1999.
It is constructed from carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Nomex, featuring a pressurized cockpit suitable for flights up to FL310.
Powered by two Williams Jet FADEC fanjet engines, it boasts a top cruise speed of 412 kts and a range of 1,508 nm.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 5,800. Empty wt. 2,900. Fuel capacity 300. Engine two 1,100-lb. Williams Jet FJ33-4.
PERFORMANCE: Top cruise 412 kts. Stall 78 kts. Climb rate 3,000 fpm. Takeoff run 1,800. Landing roll 1,900. Range 1,508 nm.

The Maverick Jet Leader is a twin-engine, kit-built very light jet that debuted in 1999. Made of carbonfiber/
fiberglass/Nomex, the 5-seater uses two lightweight Williams Jet FADEC fanjet engines. The cockpit is pressurized for flight to FL310.

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