Summary Piper's new single-engine Piper M700 Fury is fast & efficient, attaining type certification from multiple aviation authorities. The aircraft provides increased speed, range, and power compared to its predecessor, the M600, attracting private owners and business travelers. Equipped with the Garmin G3000 suite and HALO Safety System, including Emergency Autoland, the M700 ensures advanced safety and autonomous landing capabilities.
General aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft has introduced a new aircraft in its M-Class family – the Piper M700 Fury. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine, the M700 Fury is dubbed as the fastest single-engine aircraft made by Piper . Why launch the M700 Fury? Officially launched in 2021, the new aircraft has undergone multiple production and testing phases.
Certification testing started in the summer of 2023 and successfully ended at the beginning of 2024. In March 2024, the M700 Fury received the type certification from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Five months later, the M700 Fury achieved FAA approval for unpaved field operations.
Commenting on the milestone, Ron Gunnarson, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft, said: “The FURY’s performance was exceptional considering the FAA’s rigorous testing requirements for unpaved field certification. The aircraft’s robust design and construction quality ensured seamless operations in all test conditions. The certification process wa.
