Aircraft overview

The Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 is a single-engine very light jet built by Cirrus Aircraft. The prototype first flew in 2008, FAA certification was achieved in 2016, and customer deliveries began the same year. It occupies a distinct position between high-performance piston or turboprop singles and traditional twin-engine light jets. Its importance in the used market comes from its combination of jet performance, owner-pilot orientation, pressurization, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, a feature carried over from the company’s piston aircraft philosophy but engineered specifically for the SF50.

Performance & specifications

Typical cruise performance is about 300 knots, with maximum operating altitude varying by generation: early aircraft are associated with a 28,000-foot ceiling, while later G2 and G2+ models are approved to 31,000 feet. Published range is commonly quoted at around 1,200 nautical miles under suitable conditions, though practical trip planning depends on payload, reserves, weather, and altitude. Useful load is typically in the low-to-mid 2,000-pound range depending on equipment and configuration. Power is provided by one Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan mounted above the rear fuselage, rated at approximately 1,846 pounds of thrust.

Cabin & avionics

The SF50 cabin is designed around owner-flown missions, with a flexible layout usually described as seating up to five adults and two children, including the pilot position. The cabin is pressurized and accessed through a large left-side door, with removable or adjustable seating that helps tailor the aircraft for passengers or baggage. Early aircraft use the Cirrus Perspective by Garmin flight deck, while later versions introduced Cirrus Perspective Touch avionics derived from Garmin’s integrated jet avionics architecture. Depending on year and upgrade status, equipment may include synthetic vision, digital autopilot functions, weather and traffic awareness, and, on newer aircraft, Safe Return emergency autoland capability.

Buying & value

Used Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 buyers should compare model year, total time, engine program status, avionics software level, parachute and life-limited component dates, and whether the aircraft is an original SF50, G2, or G2+. G2 aircraft brought higher-altitude capability and performance refinements; G2+ aircraft added further thrust-management and operational improvements, with many also carrying desirable avionics and cabin updates. In current PlaneFox listing data, asking prices average about EUR 2,340,000, with observed listings ranging from roughly EUR 1,030,000 to EUR 3,360,000. Pricing is strongly influenced by generation, maintenance status, installed options, and remaining calendar life on key systems.