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Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ (SF50): Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
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Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ (SF50): Complete Specs, Performance, and Buyer's Guide (2026)
The Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ is the world's only certified single-engine Personal Jet, delivering 1,275 nautical miles of range, 311 ktas max cruise, and a 31,000 ft service ceiling at a new price of approximately $3.5 million. With the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and Garmin Safe Return emergency autoland, the G2+ is also the safest jet in its class by design. As of December 2025, the Vision SF50 has been the most-delivered business jet every year since 2018.
For owner-pilots stepping up from a Cirrus SR22 or other high-performance piston, the Vision Jet is the natural and most-attainable jet on the market.
Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Personal Jet / Single-Engine VLJ |
| First Flight | 2008 (prototype SJ50) |
| FAA Certification | 2016 |
| G2 Introduced | 2019 |
| G2+ Introduced | 2021 |
| G3 Introduced | February 2026 |
| Crew | 1 pilot (single-pilot certified) |
| Occupants (Max) | 7 (5 adults plus 2 children) |
| Max Range (NBAA IFR) | 1,275 nm |
| Max Cruise Speed | 311 ktas (358 mph) |
| Max Operating Altitude | 31,000 ft |
| Engine | 1× Williams FJ33-5A turbofan |
| Thrust | 1,846 lbf |
| Avionics | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by Garmin (G3000-based) |
| Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 6,000 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 296 US gallons |
| Balanced Field Length | 3,250 ft |
| Landing Distance | 1,628 ft |
| Cabin Length | 11.5 ft |
| Cabin Width | 5.08 ft (61 in) |
| Cabin Height | 4.07 ft (49 in) |
| Cabin Volume | 237 cubic ft |
| Baggage Volume | 25 cubic ft (internal) |
| New Price (2025) | $3,500,000 |
History and Development
Cirrus Aircraft began Vision Jet development in 2006, with the first prototype (designated SJ50) flying in 2008. After multiple delays and an ownership change, the FAA certified the SF50 in 2016. First customer deliveries followed shortly after.
The lineage:
- Original SF50 (2016): Base model, 28,000 ft ceiling, $2 million class
- SF50 G2 (January 2019): RVSM-equipped to 31,000 ft, 1,200+ nm range, autothrottle, updated flight deck, $2.38M base
- SF50 G2+ (2021): Optimized engine performance, Gogo in-flight connectivity, Safe Return Autoland
- SF50 G3 (February 2026): Redesigned cabin with seating for 6 adults plus 1 child, ATC-pilot datalink communications, improved taxi guidance, automatic database updates, electronic checklists, new Spectra wingtips
The Vision Jet won the 2017 Collier Trophy and Flying Innovation Award, recognizing its breakthrough role in opening jet operations to a new owner-operator demographic. By 2023, more than 439 Vision Jets were on the FAA registry.
The Two Safety Systems That Define the Vision Jet
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
The Vision Jet is the first production jet equipped with a whole-airframe ballistic parachute. The CAPS rocket deploys from the aircraft's nose, lowering the entire aircraft (and all occupants) safely to the ground if the pilot determines the aircraft cannot be safely landed by conventional means.
As of November 2022, there had been two SF50 CAPS deployments with four survivors total. The system has now saved over 100 lives across the Cirrus SR-series and SF50 platforms combined.
Garmin Safe Return Emergency Autoland
Offered as a $170,000 option (now standard on current G2+ and later), Safe Return is the world's first certified jet emergency autoland system. With a single button press from a passenger, the aircraft autonomously navigates to the nearest suitable airport (runways over 5,836 ft), executes the approach and landing, and stops on the runway.
Combined with CAPS, the Vision Jet has the most redundant safety architecture of any production jet, full stop.
Exterior Dimensions and Airframe
The Vision Jet is a low-wing cantilever monoplane built entirely from composite materials, with a single Williams FJ33-4A-19 turbofan in a piggyback configuration above the rear fuselage. The V-tail empennage and ballistic-parachute integration are unique to this airframe.
| Exterior Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 30 ft 7 in |
| Wingspan | 38 ft 8 in |
| Height | 10 ft 11 in |
The aircraft is designed to fit in a standard 40-foot T-hangar.
Cabin Interior and Passenger Experience
The Vision Jet G2+ cabin is the most spacious in the segment relative to airframe weight, with class-leading panoramic windows that flood the interior with natural light.
Cabin Dimensions
| Cabin Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Cabin Length | 11.5 ft |
| Cabin Width | 5.08 ft (61 inches) |
| Cabin Height | 4.07 ft (49 inches) |
| Cabin Volume | 237 cubic ft |
Seating Configurations
The Vision Jet's modular cabin holds up to 7 occupants (5 adults plus 2 children) or 5 adults in standard club arrangement. Configuration options include:
- Executive 4-Seat: Adults-only club configuration
- Family 5+2: Five adult seats plus two child seats (XC Seats)
- Premium Luxury Package: Premium leather, enhanced dimmable accent lighting, textured fabrics
Cabin Features
- Panoramic windows: Largest glass area in the VLJ class
- Reclining seats with extended legroom: Modular configuration
- Dual climate control zones: Pilot and cabin
- Wireless charging, USB-C ports: Standard
- Optional 22-inch entertainment display: Cabin entertainment integration
- Optional Gogo InFlight Wi-Fi: Connectivity
- Optional center console: With stow-away tray tables
- Lavatory: Optional (not standard on all configurations)
Baggage Capacity
The Vision Jet provides 25 cubic feet of internal baggage space, accessible during flight via the cabin. There is no external baggage compartment.
Performance Specifications
Speed and Range
| Performance Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Cruise Speed | 311 ktas (G2+) |
| Economical Cruise | 240 ktas |
| Range (Long-Range Cruise, 4 pax) | 1,275 nm |
| Range (Max Payload at Max Cruise) | 500 to 800 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 31,000 ft |
Runway Performance
| Field Performance | Value |
|---|---|
| Balanced Field Length | 3,250 ft |
| Landing Distance | 1,628 ft (one of the shortest in any jet) |
| Takeoff Distance | Approximately 3,200 ft |
Typical Mission Examples
- New York to Chicago (640 nm)
- Los Angeles to Salt Lake City (581 nm)
- Aspen to Dallas (730 nm)
- London to Geneva (407 nm)
- Miami to Atlanta (594 nm)
- Houston to Phoenix (878 nm)
The Vision Jet is engineered around shorter, regional missions. It is not a transcontinental U.S. airplane.
The Engine
A single Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan powers the Vision Jet G2+, producing 1,846 lbf of thrust. The engine is mounted above the rear fuselage in a piggyback configuration.
Single-engine certification was a deliberate design choice: lower weight, lower complexity, lower acquisition cost, and lower operating cost. Combined with CAPS and Safe Return Autoland, the single-engine risk profile is mitigated to a level that meets or exceeds many twin-engine designs.
Avionics and Flight Deck
The Vision Jet G2+ runs the Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by Garmin avionics suite, based on the Garmin G3000 platform.
Standard avionics features:
- Touchscreen-controlled flight deck with three displays
- Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
- Weather radar and datalink weather
- Autothrottle
- Garmin Safe Return Emergency Autoland (standard on current G2+ and G3)
- Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
- Single-lever FADEC engine control
- Side yoke controls
- Enhanced Stability Protection (autopilot envelope protection)
- Auto Radar weather scanning
The flight deck is purpose-built for owner-pilots transitioning from the Cirrus SR-series.
Operating Costs and Economics
The Vision Jet's single-engine architecture delivers the lowest jet operating costs on the market.
Direct Operating Cost Breakdown
| Cost Item | Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Fuel (approximately 70 gph) | $467 to $630 |
| Maintenance | $400 |
| Engine Reserve | $200 |
| Misc Variable | $284 |
| Total Variable Cost | ~$1,351 to $1,500/hr |
Annual Fixed Cost Estimates (450 hours owner-flown)
| Cost Item | Annual |
|---|---|
| Hangar | $20,000 to $30,000 |
| Insurance | $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Recurrent Training | $15,000 |
| Subscriptions, Connectivity | $10,000 |
| Total Annual Fixed | ~$130,000 to $180,000 |
Total annual budget at 450 owner-flown hours: approximately $750,000 to $900,000, working out to $1,650 to $2,000 per hour all-in.
Charter Rates
Vision Jet charter rates run $2,000 to $2,800 per flight hour (some operators like Verijet built fleets around this airframe before Verijet's 2025 bankruptcy).
Pricing: New and Pre-Owned
| Market | Price Range |
|---|---|
| New G2+ (2025 factory list) | $3,500,000 |
| Pre-Owned G2+ (2021 to 2023) | $2,895,000 to $3,300,000 |
| Pre-Owned G2 (2019 to 2020) | $2,400,000 to $2,800,000 |
| Pre-Owned Original SF50 (2016 to 2018) | $1,900,000 to $2,300,000 |
The Vision Jet has been the most-delivered business jet every year since 2018, which means used inventory is broad and pricing is competitive.
Mission Profile: Who Should Buy a Cirrus Vision Jet G2+?
Best fit profiles:
- Cirrus SR-Series Step-Up Pilots: Natural progression, familiar avionics philosophy
- Owner-Operators Wanting Lowest Cost of Entry: $3.5M new is the cheapest jet on the market
- Personal and Family Travel: 5+2 seating is genuinely family-friendly
- Operators Prioritizing Safety Redundancy: CAPS + Safe Return is unmatched
- Short-Field Airport Access: 1,628 ft landing distance opens airports closed to most jets
Less suited if:
- You need any meaningful coast-to-coast U.S. range
- You routinely carry 6+ adult passengers
- You require full enclosed lavatory and galley
- You operate above FL310 for weather or performance reasons
- You need to charter under FAR Part 135 with high utilization (single-engine limitations apply in some Part 135 operations)
Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ vs. Direct Competitors
| Aircraft | Range (nm) | Max Cruise | Cabin Volume | New Price | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ | 1,275 | 311 ktas | 237 cu ft | $3.5M | Single |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1,178 | 406 ktas | 212 cu ft | $4.75M | Twin |
| Citation M2 Gen2 | 1,550 | 404 ktas | 240 cu ft | $5.05M | Twin |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1,547 | 422 ktas | 290 cu ft | $6.95M | Twin |
The Vision Jet sits in its own category. It is slower and has a lower ceiling than its twin-engine competition, but it costs roughly half as much per hour to operate, lands in half the distance, and has safety redundancy nothing else can match.
Pros and Cons
What the Vision Jet G2+ Does Well
- Most-delivered business jet since 2018
- Lowest acquisition cost of any jet
- Lowest operating cost of any jet (single-engine economics)
- CAPS whole-airframe parachute (unique to Cirrus)
- Garmin Safe Return Emergency Autoland (industry-leading)
- Extremely short landing distance (1,628 ft)
- Pilot training pipeline from Cirrus SR-series is seamless
- Fits in a standard 40-foot T-hangar
Tradeoffs to Understand
- Single-engine: some operators and insurers treat differently
- Lower cruise speed and ceiling than twin-engine VLJs
- No external baggage compartment
- Lavatory is optional, not standard
- 31,000 ft ceiling means more weather avoidance vs. competitors at FL410
- Lower charter utilization rates than twin-engine alternatives in many markets
Frequently Asked Questions
How far can a Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ fly?
The Vision Jet G2+ has a maximum range of approximately 1,275 nautical miles in long-range cruise with four occupants and standard reserves.
How many people does the Cirrus Vision Jet hold?
The Vision Jet G2+ is certified for up to 7 occupants (one pilot, five adults, and two children) in maximum-capacity configurations. Standard executive layouts seat four adults plus the pilot.
Is the Cirrus Vision Jet single-engine?
Yes. The Vision Jet is powered by a single Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan. It is the only certified single-engine Personal Jet on the market.
What is the CAPS parachute system?
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) is a whole-airframe ballistic parachute that deploys from the aircraft's nose, lowering the entire aircraft and all occupants safely to the ground. The Vision Jet is the only production jet with a CAPS system.
What is Safe Return Autoland?
Safe Return is Garmin's emergency autoland system, available on the G2+ and standard on later G2+ and G3 models. With one button press from a passenger, the aircraft autonomously navigates to a suitable airport, executes the approach, lands, and stops on the runway.
What is the difference between the Vision Jet G2, G2+, and G3?
The G2 (2019) added RVSM certification to FL310 and improved range. The G2+ (2021) added optimized engine thrust, Gogo Wi-Fi, and made Safe Return standard. The G3 (February 2026) brings a redesigned cabin with seating for 6 adults plus 1 child, ATC datalink, improved taxi guidance, electronic checklists, and new Spectra wingtips.
How much does a Vision Jet cost to operate per year?
A typical owner flying 450 hours per year should budget $750,000 to $900,000 annually in total operating costs, or approximately $1,650 to $2,000 per hour all-in.
Can the Vision Jet use short runways?
Yes. With a landing distance of just 1,628 feet, the Vision Jet has shorter runway requirements than any other jet on the market.
The Bottom Line
The Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ is the answer when the goal is to bring a personal jet into your life at the lowest possible cost of entry, with the highest possible safety redundancy, flown by a single owner-pilot. It is not the fastest, longest-range, or roomiest VLJ. It is, however, the most pragmatic and the most safety-redundant by orders of magnitude.
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Specifications and pricing accurate as of 2026. All performance figures based on standard atmospheric conditions and NBAA IFR fuel reserves unless otherwise noted.