ATG Javelin
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| Javelin | |
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 Javelin first flight takeoff, September 30, 2005 |
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| Type | Civil utility aircraft and Military |
| Manufacturer | Aviation Technology Group |
| Maiden flight | September 30, 2005 |
| Status | In development |
| Unit cost | US$2,995,000 |
The Javelin is a small high-speed personal jet being developed by the Aviation Technology Group (ATG). Planned for FAA certification under 14 CFR part 23, the Javelin has a design resembling a fighter aircraft, an unusual concept for civilian jets. The Javelin MK-20 derivative, being developed in cooperation between ATG and Israel Aerospace Industries, is expected to fill the jet trainer role for various air forces. The Javelin is designed to look and perform like a fighter jet. Pre-orders are being sold for approximately US$ 2.995 million in the civil market.
ATG is presently headquartered at Centennial Airport (KAPA) in Centennial, Colorado[1], with manufacturing facilities at Front Range Airport (KFTG) in neighboring Aurora.
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[edit] Sales
As of 5 November 2007, 153 positions on the waiting list have been reserved.[2]
Lusso Magazine claims that the next available delivery slot for the ATG Javelin in the United Kingdom is in the first quarter of 2011.
[edit] Development
The first prototype took flight on 30 September, 2005.
Aviation Technology Group halted all further development on the Javelin in December 2007 after failing to get $200 million to finance further development. 40 of its 50 employees were also let go.[3]
[edit] 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 ft² (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 (8.0 kN) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 500 knots (575 mph, 925 km/h)
- Range: 1,000 nm (1,151 mi, 1,852 km)
- Service ceiling 45,000 ft (15 000 m)
- Rate of climb: 9,000 ft/min (46 m/s)
- Max wing loading: 46 lb/ft² (220 kg/m²)
- Minimum thrust/weight: 0.56
[edit] Images
 Javelin mockup on display at Reno Air Show |
 Photo taken by ATG Test Pilot |
 Javelin Mockup at Sunset |
 Javelin Mockup at Sunset |
[edit] References
- ^ Rocky Mountain News: Jet Builder ATG Faces Financial Woes
- ^ Aviation Technology Group, Inc (2007-11-05). "JAVELIN PROGRAM UPDATE". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
- ^ Flight Global: Lack of funds halts ATG's Javelin VLJ
[edit] External links
- Aviation Technology Group
- Israel Aircraft Industries
- ACTA
- ATG Javelin program suppliers at Airframer.com
[edit] See also
Comparable aircraft
Related lists
- List of civil utility aircraft
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