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| New Addition to the Viper Family: Viperjet LXR | May '09 |
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It's the latest fuel-efficient addition to Viper Aircraft Corporation's family—the Viperjet LXR.
The Viperjet LXR is a two-place, tandem seat, fully aerobatic, composite personal jet aircraft designed and manufactured by Viper Aircraft Corporation in Pasco, Wash.
Through minor tooling enhancements to its popular Viperjet MKII Executive fuselage, Viper Aircraft designers were able to accommodate the certified Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A, 2,200-lbs. static thrust turbofan engine.
"Without sacrificing performance, we have achieved our company goal of offering customers a Viperjet with increased range while being able to decrease emissions and lower fuel consumption," said company president Scott Hanchette. "By moving to the JT15D-1A, cruise fuel burns are half, and idle fuel burns are one-third that of the previously used GE J85/CJ610 engine.
The manufacturer has targeted pilots and owners seeking a fast, fuel-efficient personal aircraft with reasonable acquisition and operational costs.
In addition to power plant changes, weight reduction strategies have been implemented in the Viperjet LXR, maintaining the overall performance level expectations found in all Viperjet aircraft. At gross weight, the projected rate of climb for the LXR is over 5,000 fpm with 1,000 nautical miles of range (45 minute reserve) at 400+ knots.
While the Viperjet LXR continues the signature look and style of the Viperjet MKII Executive, the bolstered LXR fuselage brings more room into the cockpit for travel comfort and luggage space.
Company executives also report that supply chain efficiencies and manufacturing enhancements allow parts production to begin within 30 days or less of an LXR order being placed.
To learn more about the Viperjet LXR, contact Dan Hanchette at 509-543-3570 or Dan@Viper-Aircraft.com.
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