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The original design of the Beechjet 400 emerged from Mitsubishi that sold its Diamond 2 aircraft program to Beechcraft in the 1980s. The Beechjet 400A has a higher max takeoff weight and greater operating ceiling along with improved performance. The aircraft became the Hawker 400XP under Raytheon’s ownership, with some minor changes. The Hawker 400XPR program provided new engines and winglets allowing the aircraft to climb and cruise faster, and increasing range.

Nextant Aerospace re-manufactures the Hawker Beechcraft 400 series, significantly upgrading the popular light jet. The Nextant 400XT features new engines that greatly improve fuel efficiency, new cockpit technology, increased range, and a new cabin interior with reduced noise, plus added head and shoulder room.

The Premier I was the first all new aircraft design by the Raytheon Aircraft Beech/Hawker in three decades. First deliveries of this entry level business took place in 2001. The Premier IA began flying in 2005 and features enhanced cockpit technology and a redesigned, quieter interior. At 5 feet, 5 inches the cabin height of this light jet exceeds that of most others in its class.

The Learjet is one of the longest running brands in business aviation, dating back to Bill Lear’s original design of the early 1960s. The Lear 31 evolved out of the Lear 35a. It features a longer wing and winglets in lieu of the wing-tip fuel tanks common to early model Learjets. These changes helped improve handling and performance.

The Learjet 35/ 36 were the last of the original Learjets to feature the shorter wing with wingtip fuel tanks. The Learjet 36 is a model 35 with the rear bench seat removed to make room for an auxiliary fuel tank. Few model 36s were produced however.

The Learjet 40 is a shortened version of the Learjet 45. Designed to replace the Learjet 31, the cabin is 4.5 feet longer than the 31 and has more head and shoulder room. The Learjet 40XR has a higher take-off weight and engine improvements that allow for better take-off performance on hot days and at high airport elevations.

The Learjet 70 is an improvement on the shorter Lear 40 with more fuel efficient engines, canted winglets and new cockpit technology. The new engines allow the Lear to climb faster and improve airfield performance. Passengers will enjoy an entertainment system with 7” monitors at each seat.

The Learjet 45 was Learjet’s first completely new model in three decades, and first with Bombardier as owner of Learjet. The cabin is seven feet longer than the Lear 31 and has more head and shoulder room. The cabin has a double club seating arrangement, a galley and a full aft lavatory. The Learjet 45XR features higher ramp and takeoff weights and different engine variant. Owing to its larger cabin than most lights, both the Lear 45 and its successor the Lear 75 are commonly referred to as a “super- light” jets.

The Learjet 75 is an improvement on the Lear 45 with more fuel efficient engines, canted winglets and new cockpit technology. The new engines allow the Lear to climb faster and improve airfield performance. Passengers will enjoy an entertainment system with 7” monitors at each seat.

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The Citation Bravo is a mid 1990s derivative of the Citation II (550). Retaining the basic airframe of the Citation II, new technology was integrated throughout including new engines.

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The Citation “CJ” family was designed to offer more room, more speed, more range and more power to Cessna's flagship light jet family. The CJ2 is a CJ1 with an almost three-foot stretch to the cabin length allowing seating for six. The CJ2+ includes upgraded flight deck technology, engine enhancements, LED cabin lighting and redesigned seats among other cabin updates.

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The CJ3 is a CJ2 with a two-foot stretch to the cabin length. The aircraft can seat between 6-7 depending on the configuration, with the 7th seat side-facing near the front entrance door. The Citation CJ3+ is basically the same as the CJ3 except the CJ3+ comes with advanced cockpit technology and all new cabin layout.

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The CJ4 is the largest in the family of light Citation Jets and normally seats 6 or 7 but can seat up to 8 passengers. Interior compliments include a lavatory and refreshment center.

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The Citation V is a late 1980s development based on the Citation II, with more powerful engines, a fuselage stretch, and greater wing span enabling it to carry more fuel. The Citation V Ultra arrived in the early 1990s. Its engines produce addition thrust which permits an increase to gross takeoff weight, increased range, and higher cruise speed.

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The Citation Encore is a Citation Ultra with upgraded engines that consume less fuel and reduce operating costs. The Encore+ increased the maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft.

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The Phenom 300, developed by Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer, is the larger of the Phenom family and a best seller among light jets in recent years. In a typical two pilot operation the cabin can seat between 7-8 passengers comfortably (depending on the configuration) making it one of the more versatile aircraft in the light jet category. Because its cabin is larger than most light jets, it is commonly referred to as a “super -light” jet.

The PC-24 is Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland first jet powered business aircraft. Versatile, the PC-24 is certified to operate on unimproved airstrips such as grass and gravel and has a flexible cabin arrangement. Typically seating 8, the PC-24 can be quickly reconfigured to seat up to 10 passengers, 4 passengers and more cargo, or even all cargo. A true-crossover, it is commonly referred to as a “super -light” jet, and certain cabin aspects bear more than a passing resemblance to some midsize jets.

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