Welcome on Minijets
Minijets.org is a website dedicated to documenting and sharing the history of mini jet aircraft. Our primary goal is to provide historical and technical insights into these unique machines, highlighting the key players and innovations that have shaped this aviation adventure. This site is mainly a space for exploration and knowledge-sharing, not a commercial platform. We invite you to browse our content and contribute to enriching this documentation if you wish.
Site genesis
Our research began in 1990, and in 2001, we started sharing our discoveries online. The Minijets website was launched in 2003. While it remains a work in progress and may never be fully exhaustive, it has the potential to grow significantly with your help. If you spot any errors or inaccuracies, or if you have additional information, anecdotes, or photos to share, please don't hesitate to contact us. Together, we can make this project even more complete.
A true passion
When you're driven by passion, it often comes with a strong desire to share it. This is exactly how we feel about these mini jet aircraft. After a promising start in 1949, this French innovation, led by Fouga and Turboméca, was gradually overshadowed by the pursuit of profitability. In the 1950s, our predecessors—pilots—dreamed of "minijets" in flying clubs. Today, those dreams have shifted more towards ultralight aircraft.
Classification
Although the term Minijet was first used in 1950 (to commercially name the SIPA 200)), our aim when creating this website was to use it to showcase aircraft powered by low-thrust jet engines.
We did not intend to establish a classification based on engine thrust. The one we use here was chosen for simplicity and to suit the website's presentation needs.
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