The story
The world's first single-engine personal jet with a whole-airframe parachute. Pull the handle and the airplane floats down.
The Vision Jet was the first jet with a whole-airframe parachute, and in 2020 it became the first jet approved for Garmin's emergency autoland, which can land the airplane by itself if the pilot can't.
Quick answers
How do you identify a SF50 Vision Jet?
Tiny jet with a V-tail and a single engine perched on top of the rear fuselage. Low wing, retractable gear. Nothing else in the sky looks like it.
What does a SF50 Vision Jet sound like?
Single Williams FJ33 mounted atop the fuselage — distinctive from any angle.
How fast is the SF50 Vision Jet?
Top speed is 311 kts.
How many passengers does the SF50 Vision Jet carry?
Up to 6. A typical layout is 1 pilot + up to 6 passengers.
How far can the SF50 Vision Jet fly?
Range is about 1,275 nmi.
How big is the SF50 Vision Jet?
It is 30 ft 11 in long and 38 ft 8 in across the wings.
When did the SF50 Vision Jet first fly?
Its first flight was in 2008.
How many SF50 Vision Jets have been built?
700+ built.
How rare is a SF50 Vision Jet in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first SF50 Vision Jet catch is worth 25 points.
