Seven-occupant first-generation single-engine personal jet · Light business jets · production 2016–2018 · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cirrus Vision Jet G1 costs approximately $1.79m (€1.66m) to $2.14m (€1.98m) to buy at 2018 market values, and about $261k (€242k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $3,267 (€3,025) per flight hour all-in. It seats 7, cruises at 300 kt (345 mph) and has a published range of 1,200 nm (2,222 km), needing about 3,281 ft (1,000 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The first-generation Vision Jet is one of the lower-cost entries into owner-flown jet ownership on the used market, the aircraft that proved the single-engine personal jet concept, complete with CAPS. It flies the same easy step-up mission the concept was built for. Being the earliest version, it is where diligence matters most, because earlier avionics, a lower service ceiling than later G2 and G2+ aircraft, and the specific airframe's upgrade and programme status all shape value. For a step-up owner comfortable with a first-generation aircraft and its support picture, it offers jet travel at the category's most accessible price.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,722 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum operating altitude | 28,000 ft |
| Baggage weight | 136 kg |
| Engine | Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1,340 lb (608 kg) |
| Published planning range | 1,200 nm (2,222 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 804 nm (1,489 km) |
| Cruise speed | 300 kt (345 mph) |
| Runway need | ~3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $162k (€150k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $1,242 (€1,150) |
The lowest-cost entry into owner-flown jet travel, but early avionics, lower altitude and programme status need close review.
Indicative cash costs at 2018 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $212k (€196k) | $5,292 (€4,900) | $3m (€2.78m) |
| 80 h / year | $261k (€242k) | $3,267 (€3,025) | $3.25m (€3.01m) |
| 120 h / year | $311k (€288k) | $2,592 (€2,400) | $3.5m (€3.24m) |
| 180 h / year | $386k (€357k) | $2,142 (€1,983) | $3.87m (€3.58m) |
Every figure above is built from a $162k (€150k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $1,242 (€1,150) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $310k (€287k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Cirrus Vision Jet G1 cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2018 market price for a Cirrus Vision Jet G1 is $1.79m (€1.66m) to $2.14m (€1.98m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Cirrus Vision Jet G1 works out at roughly $261k (€242k) annually, which is about $3,267 (€3,025) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $1,242 (€1,150).
Published range is 1,200 nm (2,222 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 804 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Cirrus Vision Jet G1 requires type rating. This aircraft is turbojet-powered, so 14 CFR 61.31(a) requires a type rating for the specific type regardless of weight. Expect a formal initial course at a training provider and recurrent training every year, both of which insurers normally make a condition of cover. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 3,281 ft (1,000 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.