AASI Jetcruzer 450
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| Type: | Business jet |
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3 prototypes |
The AASI Jetcruzer 450 is an aircraft from the US manufacturer AASI . It is a six-seat, single-engine business jet . The design as a duck plane and the pusher propeller are special features . The machine does not have a pressurized cabin. The landing gear is retractable.
The first flight took place on January 11, 1989. The machine was powered by an Allison 250-C20S turboprop engine from 599 SHP. The machine was approved by the FAA on June 14, 1994. A total of 3 prototypes were built. Series production did not take place because AASI wanted to concentrate on series production of the AASI Jetcruzer 500 P equipped with a pressurized cabin .
The Jetcruzer 450 was the first aircraft to be classified as spin-proof by the FAA . This can include one of was Parachute Butler Systems, Inc. developed parachute system used.