Eclipse 500 For Sale

Eclipse 500 Ownership Overview

For over the span of just two years, 260 Eclipse 500s were produced. Customers who find an Eclipse 500 for sale will recognize it by its unique wing-shape design and single pilot capability as it sits solidly in the very light jet market.

Eclipse 500 Cabin Experience

The Eclipse 500 is capable of transporting 3 passengers and 1 crew member. The design of the seating area for travelers is one that aids in maximizing the space provided, improving shoulder room while seated. The cabin is about 8ft long and the fuselage is more than 30ft long.

Total cabin space is roughly 110 cubic feet, allowing for a height and with of over 4ft both ways. Typically each passenger receives more than 25 cubic feet of space to themselves. The entry door sits just under 4ft tall, and baggage is given more than 15 cubic feet of space in an internal compartment accessible during flight.

Eclipse 500 Mission Profile

Customers who buy an Eclipse 500 are those looking to travel in small pairs or trios for shorter distances without much luggage, such as a business trip or weekend getaway. This aircraft is innovative and has made history since its announcement in the early 2000s. It was the first jet to make up the very light jet market, a radical idea at the time.

Being a single pilot aircraft, it’s easy to operate, encouraging buyers to fly themselves. The sleek interior is luxurious to passengers, creating unmatched comfort that made waves in that sector of the business market.

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Eclipse 500 Cost to Own

Acquisition cost for the Eclipse 500 sits between $700,000-$1 million, less than competition such as the Cirrus Vision ($1.9-$2.0 million) and Citation Mustang ($2.9-$3.1 million). When factoring in market depreciation to total annual cost, the Eclipse 500 sits in the middle of the range set by the Vision and Mustang of $765,000-$1.1 million, at around $828,000 per year.

Eclipse 500 Operating Cost

Eclipse 500 direct operating cost is around $1,030 per flight hour, $300 more than that of the Cirrus Vision, and slightly less than that of the Citation Mustang. These rates include fuel burn and various maintenance, crew, and operating fees.

Annual fixed cost for the Eclipse 500 falls between $204,000-$206,000, higher than both of the competing jets.

Eclipse 500 Performance Overview

The Eclipse 500 is an ideal jet for a multitude of reasons including its innovative platform, operational performance, and luxurious trip offered to customers. Flyers looking into private jets for sale will find this single-pilot, dual-engine aircraft to be ideal for the shorter trips that they require.

Eclipse 500 Engines

The Eclipse 500 is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A engines with 900lbs of thrust. The Eclipse 500 has a max cruise speed of just over 370kts, out-flying the Mustang by 40kts and the Vision by 70kts.

The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:

• FAR-91: 3,009ft
• FAR-135: 3,880ft
• FAR-121: 5,173ft

Eclipse 500 Payload

Max payload for the Eclipse 500 is just under 1,090lbs and it can transport that capacity 365nm. Both the rivals carry the same weight of 1,200lbs and the Mustang outperform across a range of 590nm.

Eclipse 500 Range

At long-range cruise, the Eclipse 500 has a range of more than 570nm, shorter than the Mustang which reaches 800nm.

Eclipse 500 Specifications