Introducing the NEW "WACO Jet" WJ-1

ANN April 1st Special Edition: WACO Classic has identified yet another under-represented market niche ... the Tri-Engine, 3 place- Hybrid Jet biplane market. The company says the segment has been totally ignored by companies like Eclipse, Adam, ViperJet , Epic and others, and WACO Classic is now well positioned to exploit this market, leveraging it vast experience with tube and fabric airplanes and advanced avionics.

The three-engine non-pressurized WACO Jet WJ-1 will redefine the performance envelope in the VLJ category. The WJ-1 can take off with full fuel and all three seats occupied in less then 100 feet of runway, then climb into the flight levels and cruise at up to 215 mph (Vne). The certified ceiling on the Williams powered Waco Jet WJ-1 is expected to be 32,000' with an IFR range of 200 nm with optional long range tanks, but why anyone would what to fly that high as there is nothing to see up there.  The Selection of the 1,800 lb (8,000 N) static thrust Williams engines will allow fighter jet like climb rates in excess of 14,000 fpm, yet offer fantastic economy. "She climbs like a banshee," said a WACO Classic engineer. "We had to develop special dope to keep the fabric on the airplane at high-speed cruise, and protect it from the jet exhaust. But once we got over that hurdle, we were golden."

Certification  of  the  WACO Jet VLJ  is  expected  in  the  2nd half  of  2012.  Pre-orders are being accepted now that will lock in a purchase price of $995,000.

FMI: www.wacoclassic.com