# Consumer Fighter Jets The Saker S-1 Will Be Available in 2019 and Won't Require Military Training By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saker-s1 References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/saker-s-1-is-a-personal-fighter-jet-civilians-can-actually-buy-first-prototype-images-surface) The dream of owning your own fighter jet can become a reality with the Saker S-1, which is set to be deliverable to consumer buyers in 2019. Capable of almost reaching Mach 1 speeds (it caps out at .99), the Saker S-1 will surprisingly not require military training in order to operate it; a [standard pilots license](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax) will grant those who can afford the $5-million price tag clearance for takeoff. The Saker S-1 is essentially a more simplified version of a [military grade jet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stavatti-aerospace-sm39-razor) because, as it stands, it likely wouldn't be the best idea to provide consumers with jets capable of supersonic speeds and maneuvers. The Saker S-1 can be outfitted with an emergency ejector seat if things go wrong while in-flight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Fighter Jets:** The Saker S-1 allows consumers to own their own fighter jet without requiring military training. - **Consumer Aviation:** The Saker S-1 disrupts the aviation industry by offering a simplified version of a military grade jet to consumers. - **Accessible Luxury:** The Saker S-1 provides an opportunity for affluent individuals to experience the thrill of flying a fighter jet. ### Where This Applies - **Aerospace:** The Saker S-1 introduces a new market segment for aerospace companies by catering to consumer demand for personal fighter jets. - **Recreational Aviation:** The Saker S-1 opens up a new market in the recreational aviation industry by making fighter jet flying more accessible to non-military individuals. - **Luxury Goods:** The Saker S-1 taps into the luxury goods industry by offering a high-end, exclusive experience of owning a personal fighter jet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Single-Seater eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetson-one.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa.md) - [Ultra-Fast Private Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-8000.md) - [Compact Two-Seat Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md)