Minijets: The site for light jet aviation enthusiasts

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

Lorsque la passion vous anime, elle s’accompagne souvent d’un désir profond de partage. C’est exactement ce que nous ressentons pour ces mini-avions à réaction. Après un lancement prometteur en 1949, cette innovation française, portée par les sociétés Fouga et Turboméca, s’est peu à peu effacée face aux exigences de rentabilité. Dans les années 50, nos prédécesseurs, pilotes, rêvaient de “minijets” dans les aéroclubs. Aujourd’hui, ces rêves se tournent davantage vers l’ULM.

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.