AASI Jetcruzer
Advanced Aerodynamics and Structures Inc. · United States · first flew 1989 · light aircraft
The AASI Jetcruzer 450/500 is an American canard-configured composite turboprop business aircraft designed for high cruise efficiency. It features a pusher turboprop engine and canard foreplanes in place of a conventional tail.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.59 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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- Canard-configured pusher turboprop business aircraft
- No conventional tail — canard foreplanes only
- Composite construction five-seat turboprop
A canard-configured composite aircraft with a pusher turboprop; the absence of any conventional tail and prominent canard surfaces make it visually distinctive.
Specifications
- The AASI Jetcruzer has a length of 8.59 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.85 m (42 ft).
- Typical crew: 1-2 pilots, up to 5 occupants.
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History
Developed in the late 1980s by Advanced Aerodynamics and Structures Inc., the Jetcruzer underwent a protracted certification process. The design promised significant performance advantages but financial difficulties and certification challenges delayed or prevented production.
Variants
The Jetcruzer 450 and Jetcruzer 500 were planned production variants with different engine powers.
Where you'll see it
The Jetcruzer did not enter meaningful production or commercial service.
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