Eclipse Aviation Single-Engine Eclipse Concept Jet
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July 24, 2007 Eclipse Aviation manufacturer of the worlds first Very Light Jet (VLJ) has unveiled the new Eclipse Concept Jet (ECJ) a single-engine turbofan powered, V-tail aircraft. The ECJ will cruise at 345 knots with a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, yet needs no more than 2,200 feet of runway to take off or land. The aircraft's range is estimated to be 1,250 nautical miles. A unique element of the ECJ's aerodynamic design is its empennage, which features an external mounted engine pod and V-Tail vertical surfaces that create exceptional aerodynamic, weight, and operational benefits.
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