| Manufacturer |
Spectrum Aeronautical |
Beechcraft |
| Description |
The Spectrum S-40 Freedom is a business jet under development by Spectrum Aeronautical. |
The Beechcraft Model 99 is a civilian aircraft produced by American manufacturer Beechcraft. |
| First Flight |
|
1966-07-01 |
| Entry Into service |
|
1968-01-01 |
| Production End |
|
1987-01-01 |
| Designer |
Spectrum Aeronautical |
Beechcraft |
| Type |
Very light jet (VLJ), personal business jet |
Twin-engined utility monoplane |
| Length (m) |
16.4 |
13.4112 |
| Height (m) |
3.6 |
4.2672 |
| Cockpit Crew |
|
1 |
| Max Seating |
9 |
15 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
815 |
|
| Cruise Speed (km/h) |
|
379.6597 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
13725 |
7985.76 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
|
8.636 |
| Capacity Description |
7-9 passengers |
Normally 15 passengers (8-seat 'Business Executive' model available) / Up to 3600 lb depending upon fuel requirements; some aircraft have a belly pod for additional baggage or cargo |
| National Origin |
United States of America |
United States of America |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines, 7.43 kN thrust each |
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20 (also -27 /-36) turboprop engines, 410 kW (550 hp) each |
| Status |
|
In service |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrum_S-40_Freedom |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Model_99 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
13.9 |
13.716 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
|
25.985 |
| Aircraft Engine |
GE Honda HF120 |
|
| Number of Engines |
2 |
2 |