COMMON
PRM1
Raytheon Premier I/IA
The Premier
“Beechcraft's composite jet experiment.”
Raytheon (Beechcraft) · private
Length
46 ft 0 in
Wingspan
44 ft 6 in
Max speed
451 kts
Range
1,470 nmi
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Engines
2x Williams FJ44-2A
Crew
1
Max passengers
7
Typical config
6 (executive)
Built
130
The Beechcraft Premier I has a carbon fiber fuselage and a distinctive T-tail. It's fast for a light jet and has a stand-up cabin — unusual for its class. A hidden gem in business aviation.
Fun fact
The Premier I was one of the first business jets with a composite fuselage, predating the 787 Dreamliner by years.
How to spot one
T-tail, rear-mounted engines. Composite fuselage on metal wing. First single-pilot business jet with a standup cabin.
Crews call it
The Premier
Sounds like
FJ44 — Williams' light jet engine, smooth and reliable
One might be overhead right now.
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