Fri, Sep 05, 2003
...for Upcoming D-Jet
Diamond Aircraft has picked the Williams International FJ33-4
engine as the power plant for their new D-JET. The FJ33-4 engine
provides 1,400 lbs of thrust flat rated to 72�F. It's
basically a scaled derivative of the highly successful and reliable
FJ44 engine family used today on a growing number of business jets.
The engine incorporates a dual-channel FADEC, along with the
latest technology materials and design.
"The competition for
the D-JET engine contract between Pratt & Whitney Canada and
Williams International resulted in two excellent proposals," said
Christian Dries, Diamond Aircraft CEO. "We selected the FJ33
because of its demonstrated outstanding performance, its advanced
stage of development and because it will be both FAA and JAA
certified in the timeframe needed to support our aggressive
development program."
Publicly announced earlier this year,
the D-JET is Diamond's first entry-level personal jet, with a
cruise speed of 315 knots, and maximum operating altitude of 25,000
feet.
Williams' engineering team will work collaboratively with
Diamond's engineering team to design the air inlets and on
integration of the engine into the D-JET. Williams will also be
providing a "built-up" engine, ready for direct installation into
the production aircraft in support of Diamond's lean manufacturing
process for the D-JET.
"Our newest customer has recognized the value in the FJ33's
superior attributes including very low specific fuel consumption,
low noise signature, and its lower total cost of ownership," said
Gregg Williams, Williams International President. "We are
enthusiastically looking forward to working with Diamond to
complete, certify and deliver the D-JET to their very rapidly
growing list of customers."
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