Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer - Specifications

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 44 ft 1 in (13.44 m)
• Wingspan: 114 ft 0 in (34.75 m)
• Height: 13 ft 3 in (4.04 m)
• Wing area: 400 sq ft (37 m2)
• Aspect ratio: 32.6
• Empty weight: 3,700 lb (1,678 kg)
• Gross weight: 22,100 lb (10,024 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Williams FJ44-2 turbofan, 2,300 lbf (10 kN) thrust

Performance

• Maximum speed: 296 mph (476 km/h; 257 kn)
• Range: 25,766 mi (22,390 nmi; 41,466 km)
• Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
• Maximum glide ratio: 37