Single engine personal jet. First of its kind to get certified. Cirrus did something nobody else had done.
The Vision Jet is weird and interesting and actually makes sense for certain people.
The Numbers
Williams turbofan engine pushing 1,800 pounds of thrust. Cruises around 311 knots – call it 360 mph. Range about 1,275 nautical miles.
Takes off in 3,100 feet. Climbs to 31,000 feet. For a personal aircraft, those are real numbers.
The Big Safety Feature
Whole-airplane parachute. Cirrus is famous for this. If everything goes wrong, pull the handle, parachute deploys, plane floats down. Has saved lives in their smaller aircraft.
On a jet, this is even crazier. CAPS – Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. Emergency descent mode too if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
Who Buys These
About $2 million base price. Operating around $660/hour. That’s entry-level for jets but still serious money.
Pilots stepping up from piston aircraft. Business owners who need to travel regionally fast. People who value simplicity – single engine, manageable complexity.
That V-Tail
Looks different because the tail is different. V-configuration improves aerodynamics, reduces drag. Functions fine once you’re used to it.
The Real Story
It’s slower than traditional jets. Less range than some competitors. But simpler to fly, cheaper to operate, and has that parachute.
For the right mission and the right pilot, it’s genuinely compelling. Not for everybody – but what personal jet is?
