ATG Javelin
Aviation Technology Group · United States · first flew 2005 · light aircraft
The ATG Javelin is a privately developed twin-engine advanced trainer and high-performance sport jet designed by Aviation Technology Group, marketed as a high-speed personal aircraft offering near-supersonic performance in a compact airframe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Tandem two-seat jet with twin engines mounted on the fuselage sides |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine private supersonic-capable trainer/sport jet
- Tandem two-seat jet with twin engines mounted on the fuselage sides
- Marketed as a personal supersonic aircraft — limited production
A compact swept-wing tandem-seat jet with engines mounted on the fuselage sides in a configuration reminiscent of early Soviet jet trainers; the short wingspan relative to fuselage length is the most distinctive characteristic.
Specifications
- The ATG Javelin has a length of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.65 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 925 km/h (575 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Aviation Technology Group developed the Javelin through the early 2000s, with the prototype flying in 2005. The aircraft attracted interest as a potential lead-in fighter trainer, but limited funding and a small market for private high-performance jets hampered its development. Very few were produced.
Variants
The basic Javelin was the only variant developed; more advanced combat-capable versions were proposed but not built.
Where you'll see it
The Javelin did not achieve significant military or civil sales; it remains a niche design known more as a demonstration of private aerospace capability than as an operational aircraft type.
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