Beechcraft Premier 1A

The light jet built for owner-flown performance.

Overview

Hawker Beechcraft United States ICAO: PRM1 2001–2012 Active $7 million (2006)

The Beechcraft Premier 1A is an upgraded version of the Premier I light business jet. Introduced in the mid-2000s, it features avionics and systems refinements. The aircraft targets private and charter operators.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Williams Int. FJ44-2A
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 2,300 lbf · 10 kN
Avionics
Collins Pro Line 21
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
8
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 7 in  ·  1.70 m
Cabin height
5 ft 6 in  ·  1.67 m
Cabin length
13 ft 6 in  ·  4.11 m
Exterior length
46 ft 0 in  ·  14.02 m
Tail height
15 ft 5 in  ·  4.69 m
Fuselage diameter
6 ft 3 in  ·  1.90 m
Wing span
44 ft 6 in  ·  13.56 m
Baggage volume
71 ft³  ·  2.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
12,500 lb  ·  5,650 kg
Max landing weight
11,600 lb  ·  5,250 kg
Max payload
1,400 lb  ·  650 kg
Fuel capacity
550 gal · 2,100 L · 1,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
454 kt  ·  522 mph  ·  841 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
120 kt  ·  138 mph  ·  222 km/h
Range
1,360 nm  ·  1,570 mi  ·  2,520 km
Fuel burn
2.48 nm/gal  ·  1.21 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
4,000 ft/min  ·  20 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,800 ft  ·  1,160 m
Landing distance
3,150 ft  ·  970 m
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Operational Context

Beechcraft Premier 1A — light business jet

The Premier 1A entered service in 2006 with updated avionics and cabin enhancements. It retained the composite fuselage and swept wing of earlier models. The aircraft was designed for efficient short-range missions.

Two Williams FJ44 turbofan engines producing approximately 2,300 pounds of thrust (10 kN) each power the jet. Cruise speed approaches 450 knots (833 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg).

The Premier 1A remained competitive in the light jet segment until production ended. It continues to operate in business aviation fleets. The aircraft represents a notable composite design in its class.