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Beechcraft Premier IA
The Premier IA is the later Premier I, a light jet certified for one pilot, with two Williams International FJ44-2A turbofans of 2,300 pounds of thrust each and a T-tail. The EASA data sheet gives a wingspan of 13.56 meters, a length of 14.02 meters, a height of 4.67 meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 5,670 kg, a fuel capacity of 2,040 liters and a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet. Seating is for two crew and six passengers. The data sheet gives no cruise speed or range, so none is shown.
- Seats
- Up to 6 passengers
- Engines
- Two Williams International FJ44-2A turbofans at the tail
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 46 ft 0 in (14.02 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m) |
| Height | 15 ft 4 in (4.67 m) |
| Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,500 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 540 US gal (2,040 L) |
| Status | Retired in 2013 |
| Type codes | ICAO PRM1 |
History
Hawker Beechcraft said in 2012, while it was in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, that it would stop building the Hawker 4000, the Hawker 900XP and the Premier IA and leave the business jet market. After it came out of bankruptcy in February 2013 as Beechcraft Corporation, AIN reported that all jet production had been shut down. Production ended, but the Premier jets still flying are supported, and Textron Aviation now holds the type certificate.