Light Business Jets
Cessna Citation Encore
ICAO: C560
Overview
The Sino Swearingen SJ30-2 is a light business jet developed for high cruise speed and extended range. Designed to operate at high altitudes with a pressurized cabin, it aimed to outperform competitors in its size category. The aircraft experienced a prolonged development path before entering service.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Williams International FJ44-2a
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 2,300 lbf · 10 kN
- Avionics
- Honeywell Primus Epic CDS, Primus 331 weather radar, Dual Primus II radio system,TCAS 2000
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 6
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 9 in · 1.44 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 4 in · 1.31 m
- Cabin length
- 12 ft 6 in · 3.80 m
- Exterior length
- 46 ft 11 in · 14.30 m
- Tail height
- 14 ft 1 in · 4.30 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 11 in · 1.50 m
- Wing span
- 42 ft 4 in · 12.90 m
- Baggage volume
- 71 ft³ · 2.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 14,000 lb · 6,350 kg
- Max landing weight
- 12,700 lb · 5,800 kg
- Max payload
- 1,800 lb · 800 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 710 gal · 2,700 L · 2,200 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 486 kt · 559 mph · 900 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 93 kt · 107 mph · 172 km/h
- Range
- 2,500 nm · 2,880 mi · 4,630 km
- Fuel burn
- 8.11 nm/gal · 3.97 km/L
- Ceiling
- 49,000 ft · 14,900 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,663 ft/min · 19 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 3,950 ft · 1,200 m
- Landing distance
- 2,550 ft · 780 m
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Operational Context
Sino Swearingen SJ30-2 — high-speed light business jet
The SJ30 originated in the 1980s under Ed Swearingen’s vision for a compact but fast business jet. After multiple ownership changes and delays, the SJ30-2 variant entered service in the 2000s. The design emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency and a relatively high cruise speed for a light jet.
Powered by two Williams FJ44 turbofan engines producing approximately 2,300 pounds of thrust (10 kN) each, the SJ30-2 cruises at around 450 knots (830 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 13,950 pounds (6,330 kg). Range approaches 2,500 nautical miles (4,630 km) depending on configuration.
The aircraft’s high cruise speed and long range distinguish it within the light jet segment. Production volumes have remained modest compared with larger manufacturers. The SJ30-2 stands as a technically ambitious design within business aviation.
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