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Get more out of life. Owning an airplane changes you. From my fi rst hours in a Cessna 140, the

freedom and fl exibility, the effi cient use of time, and just the sheer beauty

of fl ight have become indispensable to how I live my life. But over many years

of fl ying, I’ve discovered that I can’t fl y an airplane without wanting to make it

better—easier to use, safer, more accessible and more capable. It has become

my passion.

That passion led me to start Cirrus Design where we learned a lot about

what works and what doesn’t. We were able to make fl ying easier and safer,

and an achievable dream for thousands of pilots. The team at Kestrel Aircraft

shares my passion for fl ight, and we are committed to changing the world of

aviation once more. Many of the team are friends who have worked together

for years, and know the importance and the reward of getting the small details

exactly right. Reward in the form of stress-free performance, ease of use and

increased safety.

As a pilot, I always want more. I want to fl y faster, farther and higher, to land

at shorter airstrips in remote locations. And I want to share those pleasures

with my family and friends. But performance is not enough. My airplane has

to be easy to use.

For me, easy means an airplane with one powerful engine. It means responsive

controls and great handling. It means logical and intuitive systems. It means

being able to get in without hurting my back! It means excellent visibility,

comfortable seats, and room for all kinds of baggage. It means rugged

construction, exemplary reliability, and “anytime, anywhere” customer

support. And it means having a feeling of not just being in an aircraft,

but of being at home.

The Kestrel team is totally dedicated to realizing all of these goals.

All of us at Kestrel are working on this airplane because we would

rather do this than anything else in the world. We are passionately

committed to making the experience of fl ight as good as it can be.

I know this airplane will change my life again.

I hope it can change yours too.

Alan Klapmeier

President & CEO

AFTER ALL YOU’VE ACHIEVED, WHY COMPROMISE NOW?

The Kestrel is an all-new aircraft in a class that has seen very little change in the last

20 years. Developed by a team that has revolutionized General Aviation, it is designed

without compromise for the way you want to live. It is engineered to set new standards.

In an airplane, “easy” changes everything. So rather than accept the status

quo, we have questioned everything to develop an aircraft that sets new

standards. We have designed the Kestrel around you. The spacious cockpit,

small central pedestal and ergonomic side yoke control make it easy to get

to your seat. Once seated, the wrap-around heated windscreen offers

panoramic visibility. The central MFD is oriented towards the pilot for

better readability, and the glareshield is kept low and unobtrusive.

The Kestrel uses the next-generation Garmin G3000 avionics suite.

With two, or optionally three 14-inch screens, and two touchscreen

controllers, this intuitive system makes your fl ying safe and easy. The fully

integrated autopilot incorporates Garmin’s Electronic Stability & Protection

system, and a stick pusher for maximum safety. And RVSM capability lets

you use the Kestrel’s 31,000 ft ceiling.

The Kestrel’s Honeywell TPE331-14 turboprop is a delight to fl y. It is a

direct-drive engine, which responds immediately to power changes. It

delivers 1,000 shp in the Kestrel, so takeoff from short runways will not be a

problem. The engine’s fl at rating means that power will always be there for

you, even when fully loaded at hot and high airports. It has a class-leading

5,000 hour TBO, low maintenance costs, and a track record of years of

reliable operation on every continent. With its single-button autostart and

an automatic torque and temperature limiting system, you will fi nd it easy

to operate even if you are new to turboprops.

Built around you—every detail of the Kestrel’s design has been optimized.

The Kestrel cockpit, with Garmin G3000 avionics.

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YOUR PASSENGERS DESERVE THE BEST.

Do you need a luxurious 6-seat airplane with a private bathroom? Or a flying SUV

with space for all your sports gear and the dogs? Or an 8-seat people mover?

The Kestrel can be all of these.

The Kestrel cabin has been designed with an

uncompromising focus on what matters most to you.

At the top of the wide airstair door, passengers are

welcomed into a spacious, bright cabin with a “big

airplane” feel. In the standard 6-seat configuration,

each passenger can relax in an adjustable, reclining

seat, next to a large panoramic window. No other

aircraft in this class offers such an unrestricted view.

The flat cabin floor, with no sunken aisle, lets everyone

stretch out and relax in comfort.

The fuselage has been designed to optimize elbow and

shoulder room. And with a cabin that is wider than

many business jets, there is plenty of room to move

around. The cabin and cockpit are equipped with

both 120v and USB power supplies, and every seat

has dimmable LED lighting. Dual-zone heating and

air-conditioning keeps the cockpit and cabin at just

the right temperature, and passengers have their own

independent temperature controls.

In flight, the cabin is quiet thanks to the low propeller

RPM. And even when cruising at 31,000 ft the cabin

altitude never exceeds 8,000 ft, so you will arrive at

your destination feeling fresh.

In the air, the controls have been engineered to be

harmonized and precise. The Kestrel wing uses ailerons

and spoilers to make roll control light and responsive.

This airplane has been designed by pilots who have a

passion for flight. We will never forget that flying is

meant to be fun!

When weather threatens to spoil the fun, the Kestrel

lets you focus your attention on managing the flight.

The flat-rated engine lets you climb fast through layers

of turbulence and icing, to cruise at up to 31,000 ft.

The airframe is kept free of ice by EMEDS (Electro-

Mechanical Expulsion Deicing System), a reliable and

low-maintenance system that clears ice from the wings

and tail. The windshield and engine air intake are heated

and, unlike other turboprop engines, the TPE331-14

does not require you to slow down and deploy an

efficiency-sapping inertial separator before entering

icing conditions.

The Kestrel takes full advantage of the last 20 years

of progress in aerodynamic design, and when you level

off from the climb it will accelerate to a cruise speed of

over 320 kt. The fuel-efficient engine means you can fly

for 1,300 nm with NBAA IFR reserves at high speed,

and door-to-door journey times will often be better

than light jets. The useful load with full fuel is 1,200 lb

so you can load the cabin with confidence.

The strong, carbon fiber airframe lets you maintain high

speed during descent, and with its high gear and flap

deployment speeds the Kestrel can fit in easily with

airline traffic at the busiest airports. It stays just as easy

when landing at short unpaved strips. Large Fowler

flaps give the Kestrel a low approach speed, and the

responsive controls and excellent visibility minimize

workload in the most challenging situations.

The carbon fiber Kestrel is sleek and beautiful. It will

stand out on the ramp at the busiest FBO. But when

you want to get away from the crowd, its power,

rugged trailing link gear and large tires let you explore

those short backcountry airstrips that other airplanes

just can’t reach. The Kestrel will open a whole world of

new destinations to you and take you right where you

want to go. Without compromise.

The Kestrel will open a whole world of new destinations to you.

Kestrel engineers examining the carbon fiber main spar. Large windows, a flat floor, and exotic materials create a new standard for comfort.

Photo by: Paul F. Aranha

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For those times when nature calls at just

the wrong moment, the Kestrel has a

lavatory, partitioned from the cabin for

privacy, bringing peace of mind to

passengers on long flights.

Unlike most aircraft in this class, all

baggage is easily accessible in flight.

The baggage area can be customized by

adding or removing sections of the

storage unit. This unit opposite the

airstair door offers shelves, storage for

refreshments, and a lavatory. But when

you need more space, sections can be

removed with ease to accommodate the

largest bags. If you need more seats, the

entire unit and the lavatory can be

replaced a 7th seat, next to its own large

window. And for the ultimate in people

carrying capability, an 8-seat

configuration is available.

The first row of passenger seats can face

forward or backward, and seats can be

removed to turn the Kestrel into a 4-seat

or 2-seat aircraft with huge load-

carrying ability.

The Kestrel lets you and your passengers

fly the way you want, to the places you

want to go—stylishly, comfortably and

safely. Without compromise.

Sections of the storage unit can be removed, or replaced entirely by a seat.

Room to relax in the spacious, bright cabin.

Performance & Specifications*

7-Seat Shuttle Configuration

6-Seat Executive Configuration

4-Seat Cargo/Utility Configuration

2-Seat Cargo Configuration/

Medevac Capable

Kestrel’s cabin fits any mission

Specifications

Seats 6Standard/7-8Optional

Construction CarbonFiber

Avionics GarminG3000

Performance

MaxCruiseSpeed >320KTAS >593km/h

MaxRange(NBAA, 6 Occupants, Max Cruise) 1,300nm ~2,408km

TakeoffDistance(Over 50 ft Obstacle) ~2,500ft ~762m

LandingDistance(Over 50 ft Obstacle) ~1,850ft ~564m

RateofClimb (MTOW @ SL) >2,250ft/min >11.4m/sec

Capacities

Fuel JetA

TotalUsable (319 gallons) 2,152lb/976kg

FuelConsumptionatCruise ~58GPH/390PPH

Powerplant

Manufacturer Honeywell

Model TPE331-14GR

CertifiedMaxPower 1,650SHP

KestrelFlat-ratedPower ~1,000SHP

HSI 2,500hours

TBO 5,000hours

Propeller

Manufacturer Hartzell

Type Constantspeed, fullfeatheringandreversible

NumberofBlades,Material 4,Composite

OperatingRPM(in cruise) 1,490RPM

Cabin Dimensions

Length 13ft 3.96m

Width 5.0ft 1.5m

Height 4.5ft 1.4m

WidthatFloor 4.2ft 1.3m

External Dimensions

WingSpan 45ft 13.7m

Length 38.5ft 11.7m

Height 12.8ft 3.9m

PropellerDiameter 110in 279cm

Weights

MaxRampWeight 8,552lb 3,879kg

MaxTakeoffWeight 8,500lb 3,856kg

BasicEmptyWeight 5,200lb 2,359kg

MaxUsefulLoad 3,352lb 1,520kg

UsefulLoadwithFullFuel 1,200lb 544kg

Altitude

MaxOperatingAltitude 31,000ft 9,449m

MaxCabinAltitude 8,000ft 2,438m

Operation

Day/NightVFRandIFR,RVSM,FlightIntoKnownIcing

Flight Crew

MinimumRequiredFlightCrew 1

*All specifications are based on engineering projections, and are subject to change.

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