Promavia F.1300 Jet Squalus
Promavia · Belgium · first flew 1987 · light aircraft
The Promavia F.1300 Jet Squalus was a Belgian two-seat jet primary trainer designed in the 1980s as an affordable entry-level jet trainer. It featured side-by-side seating and a single small turbofan engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single Garrett TFE109 turbofan in rear fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- Belgian single-jet primary/basic trainer
- Low-wing monoplane with T-tail and side-by-side seating
- Single Garrett TFE109 turbofan in rear fuselage
A compact low-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating, a T-tail, and a single small turbojet or turbofan exhaust at the rear — resembling a miniature business jet adapted for training.
Specifications
- The Promavia F.1300 Jet Squalus has a length of 9.36 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.04 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 519 km/h (322 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 side-by-side.
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History
Promavia SA of Belgium developed the Jet Squalus to fill a perceived market gap for an economical jet trainer between piston and full jet trainer types. The prototype flew in 1987 and generated interest but did not attract sufficient orders for full production. The company ceased operations without series production.
Variants
A single main prototype and demonstrator were built; a navalized version was studied.
Where you'll see it
The F.1300 did not enter operational service.
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