ECLIPSE 500 Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The ECLIPSE 500, production in 2006-2009, requires a one man crew and can be configured in 3 seats. Maximum operating altitude of 41,000′, a optimal cruise speed of 369 knots/425 MPH, and a 560 NM/645 SM seats-full range. The ECLIPSE 500 has a 2,825′ runway length (or runway plus clearway and/or stopway) and 3,920′ actual landing distance required. Cabin specifications: 04’02” cabin high, 04’08” cabin wide, and 07’07” cabin long. Maximum luggage capacity of 16.00 ft^3; 16.00 ft^3 being internal and N/A ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft ECLIPSE 500 is $791,350.00. A $395,675.00 loan over 10 years including $1648.65 per month in interest equates to a $19,840.61 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $4.25 per-gallon, the ECLIPSE 500 has total variable costs of $425,812.50, total fixed costs of $199,299.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $625,111.50. How much does it cost to fly: $1,389.14 per hour.
Maximal total range:
560 NM / 645 SM
Cruise speed:
369 knots / 425 MPH
Average price:
$791,350.00
Number of passengers:
3 people
ECLIPSE 500 |
Flying 450 Hours per Year | Flying 450 Hours per Year + 200 Charter Hours |
| Owner-operated hours | 450 | 450 |
| Charter-operated hours | – | 200 |
| Fuel Cost per-gallon | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Fixed operation and maintenance cost | $199,299.00 | $-58,651.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $425,812.50 | $425,812.50 |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $625,111.50 | $367,161.50 |
| Cost per hour | $1,389.14 | $815.91 |