What happened to the Viper Jet?

One, Viperjet is no longer in business, and two, since so many other builders hired professional help, there has never been an online builder forum such as we find with other more popular kits.

How much does a Viper jet cost?

In 2006, the base MKII kit cost US$182,000, but since builders can purchase additional components already pre-made by Viper Aircraft, customers spent an average of $350,000 on their kits. They would then have to spend approximately another $300,000 and around 3,000 to 3,500 hours to complete the aircraft.

How fast is a Viper jet?

“Plus, it’s a very stable instrument flying platform and provides speeds up to 488 knots.” The first Viperjets had a maximum range of 750 to 1,000 miles with 260 to 330 gallons of fuel, a takeoff roll of 1,000 to 1,500 feet—rotating at 85 kts—and a landing distance of 2,500 feet.

What is the smallest passenger jet?

The BD-5J version holds the record for the world’s smallest jet aircraft, weighing only 358.8 lb (162.7 kg).

What happened to the BD 10?

In 1996, Bede sold BD-10 military rights to Monitor Jet in Canada, but the company test pilot refused to fly it, and the aircraft ended up in a museum and was never flown again. In all, five BD-10 variants were built, three crashed, killing each pilot, and two were relegated to static displays.

What is the fastest kit plane?

ViperJet
With its sleek lines, canopy cockpit, jet intakes in front of the wing attachments and swept airfoils, the ViperJet takes the trophy for fastest kitplane, flying at top cruise speeds of 446 knots.

Will the Spruce Goose ever fly again?

While the original “Spruce Goose” will never see the skies again, Allen-Young said he hopes its model gosling will get some air. “I’m still wondering if it will fly,” he said. “But if you spend enough time, you can get anything done.”

What kind of aircraft is a Viper jet?

Viper Jet is a small jet aircraft by Viper Aircraft Corporation. It is a conventional, lowwing with swept wings and tail and two seats in tandem. The jet intakes are located at the sides of the fuselage and the tricycle undecarriage is retractable.

Why is the ViperJet so unpopular?

In saying that the Viperjet is quite different in that “fun” category in the flying aspect. so it makes the aircraft not really fit in anywhere and maybe it is that definition in why Viper Aircraft have sold only a handful of aircraft.

How much does a ViperJet cost to build?

Basically the ViperJet is a kit aircraft, homebuilt. The kit costs US$182,000 and you are going to spend another US$300,000 to $500,000 get it airborne, that is if you can find a General Electric J85 jet engine lying around.

What is the landing speed of a ViperJet?

Fortunately the Viperjet has a fairly reasonable stall speed of 77 knots in the landing configuration, so coming over the fence at 100 knots and touching down at 95 knots makes for landings that are similar to those of many light twins.