If you are looking for the right jet aircraft for your next trip, whether for business or pleasure, it is important to understand what class of jet will best suit your needs. Jet industry professionals group jet
aircraft into 6 classes consisting of: Heavy Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Midsize Jets, Light Jets, Very Light Jets, and Turboprops. Let’s
discuss the benefits of each class of jet to help you make the most
informed decision.
Heavy Jets
Heavy jets are appropriate when your party numbers fourteen (14) or fewer. Heavy Jets have the most luxurious onboard
accommodations, always including a galley and enclosed lavatory. These jets are generally the most comfortable for long-range trips and can include internet access, audio and video players, satellite phones and a range of other amenities. Additionally, the crew will usually include a cabin attendant.
- Average Range: 4,000 miles
- Average Cruising Speed: 500-560 mph
- Passenger Count: 10-14 seats
- Average Baggage Capacity: 157 cubic feet
- FlyPrivate Round Trip Hourly Rates: $5,900-$7,900
- FlyPrivate One Way Trip Hourly Rates: $8,900-$12,900
- Examples of Popular Heavy Jets: Gulfstream IVSP, Gulfstream V,
Falcon 900 and the Challenger 604
Super Midsize Jets
Super Midsize jets are appropriate when you seek more range than a standard midsize but may not have the need for a heavy jet. Super Midsize jets will typically avoid a fuel stop on flights less than 2,500. Often Super Midsize jets are the fastest and most fuel efficient of the jet classes. These jets also include a wide variety of amenities similar to that of the heavy jets.
- Average Range: 3,400-3,600 miles
- Average Cruising Speed: 490-590 mph
- Passenger Count: 8-9 seats
- Average Baggage Capacity: 100 cubic feet
- FlyPrivate Round Trip Hourly Rates: $3,800-$4,500
- FlyPrivate One Way Trip Hourly Rates: $5,600-$7,900
- Examples of Popular Super Midsize Jets: Challenger 300,
Citation X, Hawker 4000 and the Falcon 50
Midsize Jets
Midsize jets are appropriate for parties of seven (7) or fewer and will typically avoid a fuel stop on flights less than 2,500 miles. The
Midsize jets are the most versatile in that they offer better fuel economy than the larger jet classes, but still offer many of the same amenities. Midsize jets are equipped with an enclosed lavatory.
- Average Range: 2,100 miles
- Average Cruising Speed: 500-590 mph
- Passenger Count: 7-8 seats
- Average Baggage Capacity: 60 cubic feet
- FlyPrivate Round Trip Hourly Rates: $3,600+
- FlyPrivate One Way Trip Hourly Rates: $4,900+
- Examples of Popular Midsize Jets: Hawker 800XP,
Citation Excel and the Lear 75
Light Jets
Light jets are appropriate for parties of five (5) or fewer and will
typically avoid a fuel stop on flights less than 1,500 miles. Light jets are economical, have a quiet engine, and are a great option for short to mid-range flights. Because of their smaller size, light jets can land at smaller FBOs and airports to help get you closer to your
destination and often fly at higher altitudes. Luggage capacity is
limited.
- Average Range: 1,500 miles
- Average Cruising Speed: 450-500 mph
- Passenger Count: 5-6 seats
- Average Baggage Capacity: 40 cubic feet
- FlyPrivate Round Trip Hourly Rates: $2,600+
- FlyPrivate One Way Trip Hourly Rates: $3,900+
- Examples of Popular Light Jets: Hawker400XP, Citation V Ultra, Citation Jet 3 and the Lear 45
Very Light Jets
Very Light Jets (VLJs) are small light aircraft that typically hold a small group of 4 or 5 passengers comfortably. The very light jets are a fairly new category of aircraft, and thus are equipped with the very latest in jet engine technology which delivers the speed, quality, and fuel efficiency that allow for a more cost effective means of private jet travel.
- Average Range: 1,000-1,500 miles
- Average Cruising Speed: 400 mph
- Passenger Count: 4-6 seats
- Average Baggage Capacity: 47 cubic feet
- FlyPrivate Round Trip Hourly Rates: $1,500-$2,000
- FlyPrivate One Way Trip Hourly Rates: Quoted per trip
- Examples of Popular Very Light Jets: Phenom 100,
Citation Mustang and the Eclipse 550
Turboprops
Turboprops are a great solution for trips less than 500 miles and for trips into airports with shorter runways. Seating varies by aircraft model from 4-8 passengers. Turboprops provide better performance on shorter runways, many models have larger cabins than Light jets. Some Turboprops have enclosed lavatories while others do not have any lavatory facilities.
- Average Range: 1,000 miles
- Average Cruising Speed: 300 mph
- Passenger Count: 4-8 seats
- Average Baggage Capacity: 48 cubic feet
- FlyPrivate Round Trip Hourly Rates: $900-$1,500
- FlyPrivate One Way Trip Hourly Rates: Quoted per trip
- Examples of Popular Turboprops: King Air 350i, Cheyenne, Avanti, and the Grand Caravan
Ask our experts which jet class they suggest for your next trip and we will be happy to provide you with a recommendation and free flight quote.
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