ATG Javelin
The ATG Javelin was an American small high-speed personal jet that was developed by the Aviation Technology Group (ATG) prior to its bankruptcy. Planned for FAA certification under 14 CFR part 23, the Javelin had a design resembling a fighter aircraft, an unusual concept for civilian jets. The Javelin MK-20 derivative, developed in cooperation between ATG and Israel Aerospace Industries, was expected to fill the jet trainer role for various air forces. The first prototype took flight on 30 September 2005.
| Javelin | |
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| Javelin mockup on display at Reno Air Show | |
| Role | Civil utility aircraft and Military |
| Manufacturer | Aviation Technology Group |
| First flight | September 30, 2005 |
| Status | Canceled |
ATG halted all further development on the Javelin in December 2007 after failing to get $200 million to finance further development.[1] The company subsequently declared bankruptcy in 2008, ending the development of the Javelin.
Javelin design rights were bought by Rud Aero, a very small airplane manufacturer. They have partnered with another very small firm, Stavatti Aerospace to offer a variant of the Javelin for the U.S. Air Force's T-X program.
Specifications (Javelin MK-10)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 2
- Length: 37 ft 0 in (11.28 m)
- Wingspan: 25 ft 1 in (7.65 m)
- Height: 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)
- Wing area: 140 sq ft (13 m2)
- Empty weight: 4,655 lb (2,111 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 6,900 lb (3,100 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Williams FJ33-4-19J turbofans, 1,750 lbf (7.8 kN) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 500 kn (575 mph, 925 km/h)
- Range: 1,000 nmi (1,151 mi, 1,852 km)
- Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,700 m)
- Rate of climb: 9,000 ft/min (46 m/s)
- Wing loading: 46 lb/sq ft (220 kg/m2)
- Thrust/weight: 0.56
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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