Very Light Jet5 seats1,275 nm
Cirrus VisionJet SF50
Single engine jet with a whole airframe parachute system. Slower than the class but lands on runways most jets cannot use.
The aircraft
Where the Vision Jet SF50 fits
Single engine jet with a whole airframe parachute system. Slower than the class but lands on runways most jets cannot use.
A very light jet is the cheapest way to put a small group on a jet. Cabins are seated rather than stand up, baggage volume is tight, and most of the class needs a fuel stop on anything approaching transcontinental.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 plans out near 3h 38m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 6h 55m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4.1 ft high by 5.1 ft wide across 10.7 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Very Light Jet |
| Typical seating | 5 passengers |
| Published range | 1,275 nm / 2,361 km |
| Typical cruise | 311 kt / 358 mph |
| Cabin height | 4.1 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft |
| Cabin length | 10.7 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 161 cu ft |
| Baggage | 30 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Not published |
| Typical crew | 1 |
| Runway requirement | approx 2,036 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the Vision Jet SF50
How many passengers does the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 carry?
Typical charter seating is 5. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 5. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50?
Published maximum range is 1,275 nautical miles, about 2,361 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50?
Typical cruise is 311 knots, which is about 358 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 3h 38m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 2,036 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 have a lavatory?
This aircraft is not configured with a lavatory. On sectors beyond about two hours that is the detail people wish they had asked about, so raise it on the brief if it matters.
Alternatives
Other very light jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 | 6 | 1,550 nm | 404 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 4 | 1,178 nm | 405 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II | 5 | 1,547 nm | 422 kt | 4.8 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.