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North American Sabreliner: The Original Versatile Business Jet

6Mar

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Executive

North American Sabreliner: The Original Versatile Business Jet

Today, there are a number of business jets which are seen as being incredibly versatile. However, the Rockwell / North American Sabreliner, otherwise known as the T-39, was the original "versatile" business jet! In total, Rockwell / North American built well over 800 of the jet, making it one of the most built business jets in history. Despite some being well over 60 years old, many remain in service today... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Development In the mid-1950's, the USAF initiated the UTX program, which was looking for a jet that could could be both a trainer, and a VIP transport aircraft. To do this, the USAF requested design proposals from a number of aircraft manufacturers. The project was extremely lucrative, which would see most...

6May

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History

What Was The First Business Jet?

There are several contenders for the title of first business jet. Several companies claim to have made the first aircraft solely for corporate use. But which is truly the first? Here's who! The first business jet contenders began to be produced during the 1960's. Whilst many people were enjoying the relative comfortableness of the "Golden Age of Aviation", businessmen were looking for something different... The resulting aircraft and their descendants have since gone on to become part of pop culture! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); McDonnell 119 The 119 is one of the most unique McDonnell aircraft ever built. Not only was it one of the first business jets to ever be marketed, ever. But it was the first McDonnell aircraft to be marketed to civ...