are more compelling. The six-seat business aircraft promises 18 to 25 mpg fuel economy—that’s eight times better than similarly sized aircraft—with a max cruise speed of 460 mph and a 4,500-nautical-mile range, as opposed to 2,100 nm for a typical light business jet. That means the 500L can connect any two locations in the continental US without refueling. And the $328-per-hour operating costs are a third of those for competitors’ light jets. Here’s how Otto makes the magic happen.
The engine is certified to operate on Jet AI and biodiesel fuel—which means 50 percent lower fuel burn compared to turbine engines in the same category.: The odd shapes of the fuselage and wings create uninterrupted airflow, reducing drag by up to 60 percent compared to a similarly sized business aircraft. This laminar-flow design is what underpins the Celera’s fuel efficiency, speed and range.: High-aspect ratio wings increase the Celera’s laminar flow.
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