An Analysis of the 714
The following sections will describe the 714 in all of it’s minute glory – from cabin size and comparisons with other aircraft, to performance and operating cost.
cabin measurements with those of Stratos
External Dimensions
| Manufacturer/Model | Seating | Wing Span | Length | Height | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Max) | ft | m | ft | m | ft | m | |
| Single Engine Turboprops | |||||||
| Socata TBM 850 | 6 | 41.6' | 12.7 | 34.9' | 10.6 | 14.3' | 4.4 |
| Single engine jets | |||||||
| Stratos 714 | 4 | 40.5' | 12.3 | 35.8' | 10.9 | 9.5' | 3.0 |
| Cirrus Vison | 5 | 38.5' | 11.7 | 30.0' | 9.1 | 10.0' | 3.0 |
| Diamond D-JET | 5 | 37.5' | 11.4 | 35.1' | 10.7 | 11.6' | 3.5 |
| Piper Aircraft PiperJet | 7 | 44.6' | 13.6 | 33.8' | 10.3 | 16.5' | 5.0 |
| Twin engine jets | |||||||
| Cessna Citation Mustang | 6 | 43.2' | 13.2 | 40.6' | 12.4 | 13.4' | 4.1 |
| Embraer Phenom 100 | 6 | 40.2' | 12.3 | 42.1' | 12.8 | 14.2' | 4.3 |
| Eclipse EA500 | 6 | 37.9' | 11.6 | 33.5' | 10.2 | 11.0' | 3.4 |
Performance / Value
| Manufacturer/Model | Takeoff | Landing | Range NBAA IFR | High Speed | Cost | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W /max payload | Cruise | ||||||||
| ft | m | ft | m | nm | km | KTAS | km/h | ||
| Single Engine Turboprops | |||||||||
| Piper Aircraft Meridian | 2438 | 743 | NA | NA | 579 | 1072 | 257 | 476 | $1.92M |
| Socata TBM 850 | 2840 | 866 | NA | NA | 1150 | 2130 | 320 | 593 | $2.91M |
| Single engine jets | |||||||||
| Stratos 714 | 1970 | 600 | 1996 | 610 | 1500 | 2778 | 415 | 769 | $2.00M |
| Cirrus Vison | NA | NA | NA | NA | 600 | 1111 | 300 | 556 | $1.25M |
| Diamond D-JET | 2500 | 762 | NA | NA | 600 | 1111 | 315 | 583 | $1.43M |
| Piper Aircraft PiperJet | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1300 | 2408 | 360 | 667 | $2.2M |
| Twin engine jets | |||||||||
| Cessna Citation Mustang | 3110 | 948 | 2126 | 648 | 725 | 1343 | 339 | 628 | $2.77M |
| Embraer Phenom 100 | 3125 | 953 | 2473 | 753 | 1160 | 2148 | 390 | 722 | $3.29M |
| Eclipse EA500 | 2342 | 714 | 2668 | 813 | 503 | 932 | 370 | 685 | $2.15M |
Central Engine Advantage
Thrust line vs. Center of Gravity
Thrust line co-linear with center of gravity: no pitch-power coupling.
Thrust lines offset from the center of gravity produces pitch-power coupling issues.
Tail Arm
By keeping the engine as far forward as possible the tail arm can be increased. A long tail arm is favorable for stability and thus improved handling qualities. See more in the Configuration Advantage section.
Operating Cost Comparison of the Stratos 714 versus:
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Cessna Caravan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $1,969,050 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 1:41 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $654.79 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $412.31 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $2.18 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 3:18 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $1,283.66 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $801.16 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $2.14 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | NP | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | NP | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | NP | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | NP | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $244.94 |
|
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 0.52 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $45.98 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $25.63 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $388.99 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $13,193 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $5,750 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.67 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $230 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | $1,473 | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $25,000 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $180,000 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,600 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $29,676 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | $7,100 | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | $2,100 | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Socata TBM 850 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $3,049,620 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 1:01 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $476.05 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $304.48 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $1.59 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 1:59 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $928.68 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $570.90 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $1.55 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | 3:15 | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | $1,521.78 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | $907.09 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | $1.52 | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $299.49 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 0.75 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $66.32 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $30.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $468.24 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $19,213 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $5,625 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.63 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $225 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | $5,600 | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $15,000 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $260,000 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $27,194 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $42,704 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | $6,917 | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | $3,200 | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Piper Aircraft Meridian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $2,093,000 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 1:22 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $465.79 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $240.41 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $1.55 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 2:32 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $863.42 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $419.29 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $1.44 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | NP | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | NP | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | NP | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | NP | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $175.91 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 0.65 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $57.47 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $35.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $340.82 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $13,605 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $5,625 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.65 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $225 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | NA | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $7,500 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $253,000 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,600 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $27,815 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $43,738 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | $6,667 | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | $2,700 | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Pilatus PC12/47E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $4,033,000 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 1:10 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $625.23 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $379.33 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $2.08 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 2:15 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $1,205.79 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $699.66 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $2.01 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | 3:43 | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | $1,991.79 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | $1,125.93 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | $1.99 | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $325.14 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 0.80 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $71.08 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $67.25 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $535.91 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $25,408 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $5,625 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.63 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $225 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | NA | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $16,500 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $259,000 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $30,296 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $59,455 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | $7,146 | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | $4,050 | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Cessna Mustang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $2,859,000 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 1:00 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $605.87 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $424.37 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $2.02 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 1:56 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $1,171.34 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $718.06 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $1.95 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | 3:19 | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | $2,009.46 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | $1,089.14 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | $2.01 | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $424.37 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 0.53 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $47.09 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $61.97 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $605.87 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $7,148 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $4,125 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.25 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $165 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | $6,549 | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $66,021 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $187,873 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $79,825 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | $11,750 | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | $4,500 | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Embraer Phenom 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $3,600,000 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 0:55 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $615.78 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $490.97 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $2.05 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 1:50 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $1,231.56 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $791.64 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $2.05 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | 3:04 | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | $2,060.06 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | $1,208.40 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | $2.06 | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $535.60 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 0.36 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $31.99 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $31.73 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $671.76 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $9,000 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $4,125 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.25 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $165 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | NA | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | NA | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | NA | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | NA | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | NA | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | NA | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | NA | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Piaggio Aero Avanti II P180 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $7,195,000 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 0:53 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $630.49 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $436.42 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $2.10 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 1:44 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $1,237.18 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $725.67 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $2.06 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | 3:02 | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | $2,165.07 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | $1,016.83 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | $2.17 | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $494.06 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 1.10 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $97.26 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $50.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $72.44 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $713.76 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $28,061 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $4,375 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.39 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $175 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | $5,400 | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $2,802 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $3,000 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $180,000 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,600 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $32,054 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $83,237 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $21,200 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $64,663 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $47,533 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | $15,050 | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | $5,800 | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $27,564 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Single Engine Jets | Model | Stratos 714 | Emivest SJ30-2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Category(1-6) | 1 | 1 | |
| BCA Equipped Price | $2,000,000 | $7,250,000 | ||
| Mission Costs | 300nm | Flight Time | 0:58 | 0:46 |
| Direct Cost | $422.49 | $711.49 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $270.86 | $472.57 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.41 | $2.37 | ||
| 600nm | Flight Time | 1:44 | 1:28 | |
| Direct Cost | $757.58 | $1,361.12 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $468.13 | $764.37 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.26 | $2.27 | ||
| 1,000nm | Flight Time | 2:44 | 2:22 | |
| Direct Cost | $1,194.64 | $2,196.35 | ||
| Fuel Expense | $730.75 | $1,183.02 | ||
| Per-Mile Cost | $1.19 | $2.20 | ||
| Variable Costs (Hourly) | Fuel Expense | $280.20 | $521.16 | |
| Maintenance Hours/Flight Hour | 0.50 | 1.56 | ||
| Service Center Maintenance Labor Expense | $44.43 | $138.61 | ||
| Scheduled Parts Expense | $40.00 | $165.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous Trip Expense | $72.44 | $103.27 | ||
| TOTAL VARIABLE | $437.60 | $928.03 | ||
| Fixed Costs (Annual) | Hull Insurance | $5,000 | $18,125 | |
| Liability Insurance | $4,125 | $16,500 | ||
| Hull Insurance per $100 | $0.25 | $0.25 | ||
| Liability Insurance per $M | $165 | $165 | ||
| Maintenance Software Programs | $2,500 | $1,685 | ||
| Miscellaneous Services | $2,802 | $5,413 | ||
| Periodic Costs | Mid-Life/Hot Section Inspection | $63,000 | $61,998 | |
| Engine Overhaul | $250,000 | $239,064 | ||
| Overhaul Interval | 4,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Paint | $30,000 | $31,640 | ||
| Interior Refurbishment | $50,000 | $73,517 | ||
| Modernization/Modification/Upgrade | $21,200 | $29,900 | ||
| Personnel costs | Captain Salary | $64,663 | $80,976 | |
| First Officer Salary | $47,533 | $54,216 | ||
| Training | Pilot Initial (per pilot) | $10,000 | NA | |
| Maintenance Initial | $3,200 | NA | ||
| Facilities (Annual) | Hangar Office Lease Expense | $27,564 | $55,809 | |
| Miscellaneous Office Expense | $2,275 | $4,428 |