Cirrus Vision Jet

The single-engine jet that brought turbine performance to personal aviation

Overview

Cirrus United States ICAO: SF50 2016–Present Active $2.2 million (2020)

The Cirrus Vision Jet, officially designated the SF50, was created to make jet ownership more accessible to owner-pilots. Compact, modern, and equipped with advanced safety systems, it bridges the gap between high-performance piston aircraft and traditional business jets. Its distinctive V-tail and single engine configuration set it apart in the light jet market.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Williams International FJ33-5A
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
1,900 lbf · 8 kN
Avionics
Garmin G3000 based Cirrus Perspective Touch+
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
7
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 1 in  ·  1.56 m
Cabin height
4 ft 1 in  ·  1.24 m
Cabin length
10 ft 10 in  ·  3.30 m
Exterior length
30 ft 11 in  ·  9.42 m
Tail height
10 ft 11 in  ·  3.32 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 3 in  ·  1.60 m
Wing span
38 ft 8 in  ·  11.79 m
Baggage volume
25 ft³  ·  0.7 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
6,000 lb  ·  2,750 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
1,350 lb  ·  600 kg
Fuel capacity
300 gal · 1,100 L · 900 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
311 kt  ·  358 mph  ·  576 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
67 kt  ·  77 mph  ·  124 km/h
Range
950 nm  ·  1,090 mi  ·  1,760 km
Fuel burn
8.70 nm/gal  ·  4.26 km/L
Ceiling
31,000 ft  ·  9,400 m
Rate of climb
1,609 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,200 ft  ·  970 m
Landing distance
2,400 ft  ·  730 m
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Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 ‘N9943H’

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Operational Context

Cirrus Vision Jet — redefining the entry-level jet

The Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 first flew in 2008 and entered service in 2016. It was designed as a personal jet capable of being flown by pilots transitioning from high-performance piston aircraft, offering simplified systems and advanced automation. The aircraft is powered by a single Williams FJ33 turbofan engine mounted above the rear fuselage.

One of the Vision Jet’s defining features is the inclusion of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute designed to enhance safety in extreme emergencies. This system builds on Cirrus’s long-standing focus on safety technology in general aviation.

The Vision Jet typically seats up to five adults and two children, depending on configuration, and offers a range of approximately 1,200 nautical miles. Its Garmin Perspective Touch+ avionics suite provides intuitive flight controls and advanced situational awareness tools, including optional autoland functionality in later models.

Although smaller and slower than traditional light business jets, the Vision Jet occupies a unique niche. It offers turbine performance with lower operating complexity and cost, appealing to private owners, charter operators, and regional businesses.

The Cirrus Vision Jet represents a shift in business aviation philosophy, emphasizing accessibility, automation, and safety while maintaining the performance advantages of jet propulsion.

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