BAe Jetstream super 31

Turboprop • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

230
KTAS
Cruise Speed
19
Occupants
680
nm
Max Range
2264
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the BAe Jetstream super 31

General Aviation Perspective

The BAe Jetstream Super 31 (J32) is a robust, pressurized twin-turboprop that punches far above its weight in terms of cabin volume. For the GA buyer looking for a corporate shuttle or a high-capacity family hauler, it offers a “stand-up” cabin (5‘11”) that is rare in this price bracket. Originally built for the grueling cycles of regional airlines, it is a sturdy machine with high systems redundancy, powered by the reliable Honeywell TPE331-12 engines.

Key Features for GA Buyers

  • Exceptional Cabin Height: The circular fuselage provides 5‘11” of headroom, making it significantly more comfortable than the “hunched over” cabins of the King Air 200 or Metro.
  • Standard Airliner Systems: Features fully pressurized flight, air conditioning, and robust ice protection, allowing for reliable all-weather operations.
  • Payload Capacity: Even in an executive configuration, the J32 maintains a high useful load, capable of carrying a full team and their gear over medium-range legs.
  • Reliable Powerplants: The -12U engines are known for their efficiency and high TBO, provided they are managed correctly by pilots familiar with Garrett’s unique start procedures.

Trade-offs

  • Operating Costs: This is a complex regional airliner. Maintenance costs per hour are significantly higher than lighter twins due to the specialized nature of its systems and parts.
  • Runway Requirements: While it has decent short-field capability for an airliner, it requires more pavement (approx. 4,500+ ft for safe balanced field length at max weight) than smaller GA turboprops.
  • The Spar “Step”: A notable design quirk is the main wing spar which crosses through the center of the cabin floor, requiring a step up and down in the middle of the aisle.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
52.0 ft
Length
47.17 ft
Height
17.5 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
16,204 lbs
Max Landing Weight
15,609 lbs
Useful Load
5,514 lbs
Fuel Capacity
485 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
230 KTAS
Range
680 NM
Service Ceiling
25,000 ft
Rate of Climb
2200 fpm

Engines

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