Stratos Aircraft presents its newest debut, a single engine VLJ, the Stratos 716X. The experimental version will use the proven Pratt & Whitney JTE-5 with an eye towards flight testing for certification under part 23 in 2026 with delivery of aircraft in 2028. Fred Hadlich, Program Director, goes over a bit of what makes it so special. Geared for the owner/operator, the 716X is competitive with popular turboprops like the TBM or Epic 1000, even smaller bizjets like the Citation Mustang. The certified version should entice a section of the market less interested in experimental category aircraft or commercial operators.
“What we’ve designed is a mach 0.7 aircraft, single engine six-passenger, hence the name 716. Our goal is to try to maintain a 400 knot cruise and ceiling up to 41,000 feet on the certified version, wIth single engine obviously reduced maintenance costs. And on the experimental aircraft, with the JT-15D Speed will be reduced around 380 knots... still with the same ceiling and passenger load, but with less range. The experimental will get 1,350 nm compared to almost 1,600 if we were to use the Pratt 535E for the certified aircraft.” Fred said.
The future-certified version, the Stratos 716, is yet to have a selected engine as the company works with industry partners to select the best match for the aircraft.
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