Go places.
Carry big loads.

The J250 is a direct development of the J200, the larger 2 seat aircraft that was the initial airframe development for the four seat J400. The fuselage is 2 inches wider and deeper and of course longer to accommodate the rear seats of the four seater. The 2-seat J250 uses the same fuselage, but the absence of rear seats creates a cavernous baggage area.

The J200/J400 were designed as fast cruising aircraft with a good range for traveling about our large countries. With the proposed specifications of the US sport plane category it was determined that the J200 could be readily adapted to the 1320lb gross weight and stall speed limitations. A new wing was designed with greater span and cord to achieve this aim.

Flight testing proved the design, and the J200 and J400 with the larger wing became the J250 and J450 with an improved short field and climb performance and little cruise penalty.

The J series of aircraft retain the same excellent handling characteristics of the early Jabiru aircraft as well as the well proven method of construction. Build times are 500 to 600 hours for the first time builders putting them in the quick build category but are still listed as 51% kits.

The J250 is registered in the amateur built classification. In the amateur registration the gross weight can be increased to 1540lbs/699kg making it a heavy hauler with a useful load greater than the empty weight of the aircraft. With 36.8USgal/140L of fuel in the wings these aircraft have a fast cruise range of over six hours.