New Lightweight 716X Jet by Stratos. The jet is one of only two of its kind.
716X jet known as the 716, the changes to the former 714 were revealed by the Redmond, Oregon-based start-up at the AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in late July. Stratos showed off a one-eighth scale model of the modified single-engined jet, which it describes as an “evolution” of its predecessor.
The Redmond, Oregon-based company plans to offer the Stratos 716X as an experimental kit build aircraft, while the 716 will be certified by the FAA for production. Stratos defines the 716X as a “multi-role” VLJ (very light jet) designed to seat six people to support personal, business, and air taxi use.
The Stratos 716X is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 turbofan engine and features an all-carbon airframe. Designed to cruise at 400 knots, the aircraft features trailing link gear, is configured with dual G3X screens, GTN 750 MFD, has integrated Garmin Autopilot, dual standby attitude indicators, custom switch panels, a fully automated pressurization system, and air conditioning.
