Eclipse 400
Eclipse Aviation · United States · first flew 2007 · light aircraft
The Eclipse 400 was a single-engine very light jet (VLJ) proposed by Eclipse Aviation as a personal aircraft derivative of the twin-engine Eclipse 500, intended to democratise jet aviation through a lower price point and single-engine simplicity.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | T-tail with single engine mounted on the aft fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine VLJ (very light jet) from Eclipse Aviation
- T-tail with single engine mounted on the aft fuselage
- Compact four-seat personal jet that never entered full production
A compact low-wing jet with a T-tail and single aft-mounted turbofan; the Eclipse design family is recognisable by its sleek fuselage and modern composite construction.
Specifications
- The Eclipse 400 has a length of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.98 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 628 km/h (390 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
Eclipse Aviation announced the 400 as a development programme alongside its more successful Eclipse 500 twin-engine VLJ. However, Eclipse Aviation faced severe financial difficulties and ultimately filed for bankruptcy in 2008 before the 400 could reach production, and the programme was abandoned.
Variants
No production variants were developed; the Eclipse 400 remained at the design and prototype stage before the company's collapse.
Where you'll see it
The Eclipse 400 never entered service. Eclipse Aviation's primary product, the Eclipse 500, was produced in limited numbers before the company's bankruptcy ended operations.
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