Saturday, 31 August 2019

Aermacchi M-345 Jet Trainer Specs, Cockpit, Engine and Price

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Aermacchi M-345 Jet Trainer Specs, Cockpit, Engine and Price – The M-345 is a light jet trainer developed by Alenia Aermacchi (Italy) for basic-advanced pilot training. This new aircraft is designed to meet various training requirements of the armed forces around the world. The first flight of the M-345 aircraft took place in December 2016. The M-345 will replace the old MB-339 fleet currently operating with the Italian Air Force.

Aermacchi M-345 Jet Trainer

Aermacchi M-345 Specs

The M-345 jet trainer is a lightweight tandem twin shoulder wing aircraft. The reinforced fuselage offers a fatigue period of 15,000 flight hours. It integrates a retractable three wheel landing gear and a single turbofan engine.

The M-345 jet trainer has an overall length of 9.85 m, a wing width of 8.47 m, and a height of 3.74 m. This aircraft has an empty weight of 3,300 kg, a maximum take-off weight of 4,500 kg, and a wing area of ​​12.6 m². The ability to carry external loads makes the M-345 suitable for secondary missions.

Enhanced features of the M-345 include integrated pressure refueling and a two-level maintenance concept, which minimizes operating costs. Together with the on-board jet trainer oxygen-producing system (OBOGS), the operator can reduce the workforce needed for onshore maintenance, and completion time to do more sorting per day.

This jet trainer is equipped with a health and use monitoring system (HUMS) on board the aircraft to provide information about structures, engines and other systems, as well as monitoring the operational status of each single component/ system.

Aermacchi M-345 specs

Aermacchi M-345 Engine

The M-345 jet trainer is powered by a turbofan engine that develops a maximum thrust of 1,600 kg (3,500 lb) at takeoff. Fuel is supplied by an internal tank with a storage capacity of 700 kg. The new M-345 HET variant is powered by Williams International's FJ44-4M engine, which offers improved fuel efficiency.

The M-345 jet trainer cruising speed is 740 km/ h. The certified aircraft service ceiling is 40,000 feet. This aircraft has a climbing rate of 5,400 feet / minute and has a standard range of 840 nm, but the range of the ferry can be extended to 1,100 nm by integrating two external tanks (10% reserve).

The M-345 jet trainer has a limit load factor of + 7/ -3.5 g with a take-off weight of 3,300 kg. The required length of the ground run for aircraft take-off and landing are 460 m and 450 m, respectively.

Aermacchi M-345 cockpit

Aermacchi M-345 Cockpit and Avionics

The M-345 trainer's sophisticated glass cockpit can accommodate two crew members in a tandem configuration. The fully digital glass cockpit is equipped with hands on throttle-and-stick control (HOTAS) and three 5 in x 7 in LCD multi-function displays (MFD) for instructors and student pilots. The front cockpit is equipped with a head up display (HUD), while the rear cockpit is fitted with a HUD repeater.

The cockpit features of the M-345 include night vision goggles (NVGs) compatibility, integrated global positioning systems (GPS) or inertial navigation systems (INS), digital moving maps, and two mission computers. The jet trainer is also equipped with a tactical simulation suite and store management system (SMS).

Aermacchi M-345 Price and Orders

The latest M-345 jet trainer price is around US $ 26 Million. The Italian Air Force ordered 13 M-345 aircraft in June 2019 with a value of € 300 million ($ 338.5 million). Delivery of the first aircraft is expected to take place in 2020.

Thursday, 29 August 2019

L-39NG Jet Trainer Specs, Cockpit, Engine and Price

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L-39NG Jet Trainer Specs, Cockpit, Engine and Price – The L-39NG is an advanced multi-role jet trainer developed by Aero Vodochody Aerospace, Czech Republic. This is intended to provide enhanced military aviation training capabilities needed for fourth and fifth generation fighter aircraft. The aircraft is intended to replace the old L-39 Albatros jet trainer/ ground attack aircraft fleet, as well as other existing jet trainers.

The L-39NG jet trainer offers superior maneuverability and extended range. It will function as a main and advanced jet trainer, as well as full attack weapons / aircraft trainer for countries with limited air force. It can also be used to conduct light battles and reconnaissance missions under all climatic conditions.

The new generation L-39NG jet trainer was introduced at Farnborough International Airshow in July 2014. The aircraft made its first flight in December 2018. The aircraft is expected to get type certification in 2019, with first delivery scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2020.

L-39NG Jet Trainer

L-39NG Specs

The L-39NG jet trainer is a broad modernization of the L-39 Albatros training/ ground attack aircraft. It features a lighter and more powerful fuselage incorporating improved aerodynamics, and selected L-39/159 spare parts and off-the-shelf components. The redesigned airframe offers fatigue times of up to 15,000 flight hours.

The L-39NG jet trainer has an overall length of 12.03 m and has a wing span of 9.56 m. It has an empty weight of 3,100 kg, a maximum takeoff weight of 6,300 kg and a landing weight of 5,800 kg. It is capable of carrying a maximum external load of up to 1,200 kg. Internal and external fuel capacities are 1,450 kg and 570 kg, respectively.

The rugged design combines a redesigned wet wing with an integral fuel tank and aided power aileron. The fuel tank is installed with a one-point pressure refueling system. The L-39NG is also equipped with a nose wheel steering, debriefing system, wide track undercarriage, low pressure tires, integrated health and usage monitoring system, and various optional equipment.

The L-39NG aircraft requires low maintenance and operating costs, and offers increased corrosion resistance, high reliability, and longer durability.

L-39NG Engine

The L-39NG jet trainer is powered by a Williams International turbofan engine FJ44-4M which is lightweight and fuel efficient. The engine is able to produce a maximum thrust of 16.87 kN with a low noise level. This engine has an electric ignition system and a dual FADEC system. Air inlet is placed above the wing to prevent damage to the engine due to foreign matter.

The maximum speed of the L-39NG jet trainer is 775 km/ h and an internal fuel capacity of 1,450 kg. This ensures the reach of the ferry is 2,590 km. The aircraft can ride at speeds of 23 m/ s and have a maximum service ceiling of 38,000 feet.

L-39NG cockpit

L-39NG Cockpit and Avionics

The L-39NG jet trainer cockpit is equipped with a reconfigured tandem glass and can accommodate a crew of two in a zero ejection seat and provides increased training effectiveness and protection against bird attacks. The one-section canopy offers increased all-round visibility for the crew.

The modular cockpit combines a fully integrated digital avionics suite and open architecture, an embedded virtual training system, and a communication system to give pilots training real experience. The pilots are equipped with night-vision goggles (NVGs) to provide enhanced field of view during low-light flight operations.

L-39NG specs

L-39NG Weapons System

The armed version of the L-39NG multi-role aircraft can be equipped with four rocket blocks and directionless bombs of up to 370 kg under the wing. It can also be mounted with a weapon post under the fuselage to carry various weapons. It can be equipped with an optional pistol pod and a reconnaissance pod.

L-39NG Price and Orders

The price of the latest L-39NG jet trainer is around US $ 13.5 Million. SkyTech signed a strategic partnership with AERO Vodochody in July 2018 for ten L-39NG jet trainer with the option for an additional six aircraft to provide training for air force personnel.

RSW Aviation signed a letter of intent with AERO Vodochody to purchase 12 L-39NG aircraft in July 2018 for training military forces. The agreement also includes upgrading six L-39 aircraft to the L-39CW version.

Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Boeing T-X Trainer Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Boeing T-X Trainer Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The Boeing T-X is a new advanced pilot trainer aircraft offered by Boeing in partnership with Saab for the US Air Force (USAF) advanced pilot training program. The T-X aircraft is intended to replace the old T-38 coach fleet from the USAF.

The first two T-X trainer aircraft ready for production were launched by Boeing and Saab in September 2016. The first aircraft completed its inaugural flight in December 2016, while the second made its first flight in April 2017.

Boeing T-X trainer aircraft

Boeing T-X Specs

The Boeing T-X trainer aircraft has a clean-sheet design, with an airframe consisting of a single engine, twin tails, sophisticated cockpit stadium seating, and embedded training instrumentation. The aircraft is delivered to customers as a complete sophisticated pilot training system including sophisticated ground-based training aids.

Featuring sophisticated and comprehensive pilot training solutions, Boeing T-X offers very realistic simulations, computer-based training modules, and adaptive training. It also provides a complete set of instructor tools to support various training needs.

In terms of appearance, experience and performance, the Boeing T-X is compatible with fighter aircraft. The twin-tail design resembles current and future fighter aircraft designs and guarantees better stability, superior control, inbuilt speed break functionality, and safer in-flight refueling.

The design of the Boeing T-X ensures that maintenance crews can easily access important items. It is also compatible with common USAF ground equipment and uses established component providers to reduce supply chain complexity. Its maintenance-friendly design supports long-term functionality and enables the integration of the latest technology and equipment.

Boeing T-X is a platform that is more affordable and flexible when compared to aircraft in its class. This system also supports the evolution of technology to meet the requirements of future training needs.

Boeing T-X specs

Boeing T-X Engine

The Boeing T-X is powered by a General Electric  GE F404 turbofan engine afterburner, offering higher power, improved fuel efficiency and superior mission capability. The maximum speed of a T-X trainer aircraft is 1,300 km / h with a range of 1,839 km.

Boeing T-X cockpit

Boeing T-X Cockpit and Avionics

The Boeing T-X is equipped with a modern cockpit and flexible avionics integrated into the trainer. The cockpit displays a broad and modular display area, offering various training options for instructors and students. The cockpit is equipped with fly-by-wire flight controls that ensure excellent handling at all speeds, flight parameters, and high angle-of-attack.

The cockpit of a Boeing T-X can accommodate an instructor and a student. Seating arrangements offer ideal positions for instructors and visibility for flight instructions for conducting basic traffic pattern operations and advanced visual air combat training. Seats compatible with JPATS 1-7 also accommodate a variety of individuals with different body sizes.

Boeing T-X Price and Orders

The price of the latest Boeing T-X trainer is around US $ 20 Million. The US Air Force chose Boeing T-X planes over its counterparts in September 2018, giving Boeing a $ 9.1 billion contract to deliver 351 T-X aircraft, 46 simulators and related ground equipment in October 2018.

Meanwhile, in the same year Boeing awarded a $ 117.6 million contract to Saab to carry out engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) of the T-X trainer aircraft.

Sunday, 25 August 2019

TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price – TAI TF-X is a stealth fighter that is being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Turkish Air Force. The full-scale mock-up of this aircraft is on display at the Paris Airshow held in June 2019. Fifth generation fighter jets will have superior stealth and attack capabilities.

TF-X will replace the existing F-16 fighter jet fleet in service with the Turkish Air Force and join the F-35 jet fighter fleet. It is expected to meet the nation's air combat requirements until 2070.

TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter

TAI TF-X Specs

The TF-X fighter aircraft will integrate stealth bodies made of sophisticated carbon composites. The aerodynamic design will further enhance the aircraft's high-speed capability. The aircraft will have a length of 19 m, a wing span of 12 m, and a wingspan of 60 m². The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 27,215 kg.

TF-X is primarily designed to serve the needs of air-to-air combat. Its sleek design and unique features will allow it to be used for air-to-surface roles as well.

The aircraft will offer a high level of situational alertness, sophisticated weapons systems, sensor fusion techniques and low observation capabilities. Capability that can be operated with other fighter jets such as the F-35A will make it suitable for joint operations.

TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter specs

TAI TF-X Engine

The TAI TF-X aircraft engine will be supplied by Rolls-Royce and Kale Group. The aircraft will feature two engines with thrust ratings of more than 20,000 lb each. The power plant will allow fighter jets to fly at a maximum altitude of 55,000 feet. The aircraft will have a maximum speed of Mach 2 and a combat radius of 600 nmi.

TAI TF-X Stealth Fighter weapon

TAI TF-X Cockpit and Avionics

The TF-X cockpit equipped with a sophisticated avionics suite on board will feature multiple displays, graphical interfaces, environmental data systems, digital maps and high-end interconnectivity devices.

Other features such as speech recognition, high-quality audio system, and synthetic vision will also be installed in the TF-X smart cockpit.

The aircraft will display an electronically scanned active radar array (AESA) provided by ASELSAN. AESA radar combined with stealth fuselage will ensure superior stealth capability.

TAI TF-X Price

The price of the TAI TF-X stealth fighter is around US $ 100 Million.

Friday, 23 August 2019

ATR 72-600 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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ATR 72-600 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – ATR 72-600 is a medium sized twin turboprop passenger aircraft manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR), with its headquarters in Toulouse. ATR is a joint venture between Aérospatiale and Finmeccanica / Alenia Aeronautica.

ATR 72-600 is the latest model that is currently being produced. The launch of the aircraft took place in October 2009. ATR 72-600 received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in May 2011. It began operations in August 2011 with Royal Air Maroc.

ATR 72-600

ATR 72-600 Specs

ATR 72-600 is a high wing monoplan aircraft with a fail-safe semi-monocoque fuselage built from light alloy. Composite materials make up 19% of the total structure weight. Composite materials include monolithic carbon structures, carbon / Nomex sandwiches and Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches, which are used for the main structure including horizontal tailplane and steering and outer wing box parts, as well as for secondary structures, including ailerons, engine covers and covers.

The ATR 72-600 landing gear is a hydraulic retractable tricycle type, with Messier landing wheels, Dunlop wheels and brakes, Hydro-Aire Crane anti-skid control and Michelin tires. Goodyear tires are optionally installed for operation on unpaved runways. The Magnaghi hydraulic system strengthens the revocation of the landing gear and also serves other systems on the aircraft.

ATR 72-600 can carry up to 72 passengers at a sector distance of 300nm (550km). It can carry up to an additional 500kg on MTOW (maximum take-off weight) and MZFW (maximum zero fuel weight).

ATR 72-600 Engine

The ATR 72-600 is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PWC127M engines. The engine is able to produce a maximum thrust of 2,509 kW (3,365 shp) and mechanical power of 2,050 kW (2,750 shp) for each engine. This aircraft is supported by two integral fuel tanks having a fuel capacity of 5,700 liters.

Each engine is equipped with a six-bladed Standard Hamilton propeller that uses electronic controls. All propellers are balanced, the pinner is made of aluminum and the engine cover is made of carbon / Nomex sandwich or Kevlar / Nomex sandwich construction. Engine intake in Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches is reinforced with a rigid carbon coating.

Engine air intake, wing front end, and the front end of the horizontal tail side are equipped with a pneumatic depletion system. In the propeller, windshield, and horns are equipped with an electric anti-icing system.

The maximum cruise speed of the ATR 72-600 aircraft is 518 km / hour. The range and ceiling of aircraft services are 1,500 km and 7,620 m, respectively. This aircraft weighs around 12,950 kg and the maximum take-off weight is 22,500 kg.

ATR 72-600 interior

ATR 72-600 Cabin and Interior

ATR 72-600 can carry up to 72 passengers in a configuration of four aisles behind. Standard configuration includes two cargo compartments. The 5.8 m front cargo compartment is located between the flight deck and the passenger cabin and the 4.8 m rear compartment is behind the passenger cabin. The maximum load is 7,450 kg.

The ATR 72-600 cabin is equipped with a quick change kit to turn passenger aircraft into cargo aircraft. The quick replacement kit provides the ability to reconfigure the cabin in 45 minutes to carry ATR special containers using standard front cargo doors.

The standard front cargo door measuring 1.52 m × 1.27 m can be optionally replaced with a large cargo door measuring 2.95 m × 1.8 m, allowing the aircraft to carry standard load unit (ULD) container devices such as LD3 and 88 in. × 108 in in a container.

This kit allows ATR 72-600 aircraft to be operated as passenger aircraft during the day and as a cargo plane at night. Each optimized container has a volume of 2.8 m³ and can transport goods up to a total weight of 500 kg. ATR 72-600 can carry up to 13 ATR containers.

ATR 72-600 cockpit

ATR 72-600 Cockpit and Avionics

The ATR 72-600 cockpit is equipped with a digital avionics suite supplied by Thales. This suite includes five LCD screens, a new flight management system, new communications, a new navigation system with a global navigation satellite system / wide area augmentation system (GNSS / WAAS) and a new automatic pilot for the CAT III approach.

The ATR navigation system is based on the Honeywell Trimble HT1000 (GNSS) global navigation satellite sensor. The HT1000 GNSS system is combined with an automatic pilot, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS) and with a VHF omnidirectional radio starting steering guide with distance measuring equipment data (VOR / DME).

The navigation system is capable of performing all functions related to circle navigation in large circles ’and allows langsung direct navigation’, flight plan navigation, and navigation to the nearest airport.

ATR 72-600 aircraft are equipped with Rockwell Collins TTR 921 radar for ACAS II. Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar is displayed in four colors on the electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI).

ATR 72-600 Price and Orders

The price of the latest ATR 72-600 aircraft is around US $ 26 Million. Air Nostrum ordered ten ATR 72-600 in June 2009. Caribbean Airlines ordered nine ATR 72-600 in February 2011 at a cost of $ 200 million. The first aircraft was delivered in November 2011.

ATR received a $ 680 million order from GE Capital Aviation Services in June 2011 to supply 15 ATR 72-600 (plus 15 optional). Air Lease Corporation ordered two ATR 72-600 in September 2011 with deliveries starting from 2013. UNI Air ordered ten ATR 72-600 in the same month.

ATR was awarded a $ 270 million contract by Air New Zealand Airliner in October 2011 to supply seven ATR 72-600 (plus five options). Deliveries began in October 2012 and completed in 2016. Skywest Airlines ordered five ATR 72-600 aircraft in December 2011 with deliveries in 2014.

Wednesday, 21 August 2019

ATR 72-500 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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ATR 72-500 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – ATR 72-500 is a regional twin-engine turboprop aircraft produced by Aerospatiale between 1997 and 2011. ATR, a joint venture formed by French aerospace company Aérospatiale and Italian aviation conglomerate Aeritalia (Alenia), with its headquarters in Toulouse.

The inaugural flight of the ATR 72-500 was completed in October 1988 and the aircraft began operating in October 1989. The ATR 72-500 is certified to operate on an unpaved runway by installing kits to ensure landing gear and lower fuselage protection. Special cold weather procedures allow operation at temperatures as low as -54 ° C.

ATR 72-500

ATR 72-500 Specs

ATR 72-500 is a high-wing monoplan aircraft with a fail-safe semi-monocoque fuselage built from light alloy. Composite materials make up 19% of the total structure weight. Composite materials include monolithic carbon structures, carbon / Nomex sandwiches and Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches, which are used for the main structure including horizontal tailplane and steering and outer wing box parts, as well as for secondary structures, including ailerons, engine covers and covers.

Alenia Aeronautica manufactures aircraft and tail units and is responsible for mounting landing gear. The wings are produced and tested at EADS Sogerma in Bordeaux. ATR in Toulouse is responsible for the final assembly and delivery to the customer.

ATR 72-500 is equipped with a hydraulically retractable three-wheel type landing gear, with Messier landing wheels, Dunlop wheels and brakes, Hydro-Aire Crane anti-skid control and Michelin tires. Goodyear tires are optionally installed for operation on unpaved runways. The Magnaghi hydraulic system strengthens the revocation of the landing gear and also serves other systems on the aircraft.

ATR 72-500 Engine

ATR 72-500 aircraft are powered by two PWF 127F. Maximum continuous thermodynamic power is 2,509 kW (3,365 shp) and 2,050 kW (2,750 shp) mechanical power for each engine, available up to 45 ° C. The aircraft is equipped with two integral fuel tanks having a fuel capacity of 5,700 l.

Standard 568F six-bladed Hamilton propeller equipped with electronic propeller control. All propellers are balanced, the pinner is made of aluminum and the engine cover is made of carbon / Nomex sandwich or Kevlar / Nomex sandwich construction. Engine intake in Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches is reinforced with a rigid carbon coating.

ATR 72-500 can sail with a maximum speed of 518 km / hour. The range and ceiling of aircraft services are 1,500 km and 7,620 m, respectively. This aircraft weighs around 12,950 kg and the maximum take-off weight is 22,500 kg.

ATR 72-500 cockpit

ATR 72-500 Cockpit and Avionics

The ATR 72-500 navigation system is based on the Honeywell Trimble HT1000 (GNSS) global navigation satellite sensor. The standard navigation system meets the latest rules and safety requirements, including CAT I AFCS. ATR aircraft are certified for ILS CAT II operations with a decision height of 80 feet available as an option.

The HT1000 GNSS system is combined with an automatic pilot, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS) and with a VHF omnidirectional radio starting steering guide with distance measuring equipment data (VOR / DME).

The ATR 72-500 aircraft is equipped with Rockwell Collins TTR 921 radar for ACAS II. Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar is displayed in four colors on the electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI).

Weather radar can also be used in MAP mode to display obstructions on land. Honeywell MARK VIII is enhanced with a ground proximity warning system (E-GPWS) integrating warning and terrain awareness display, along with cleaning the terrain floor in an electronic flight information system (EFIS).

ATR 72-500 interior

ATR 72-500 Cabin and Interior

ATR 72-500 aircraft can carry up to 74 passengers in a configuration of four aisles behind. Standard configuration includes two cargo compartments. The 5.8 m front cargo compartment is located between the flight deck and the passenger cabin and the 4.8 m rear compartment is behind the passenger cabin. The maximum load is 7,450 kg.

The ATR 72-500 aircraft cabin is equipped with a quick change kit to provide fast change capability for passenger and container transportation operations and separately ATR cargo conversion to convert aircraft into cargo.

The quick replacement kit provides the ability to reconfigure the cabin in 45 minutes to carry ATR special containers using standard front cargo doors.

This kit allows ATR 72-500 aircraft to be operated as passenger aircraft during the day and as a cargo plane at night. Each optimized container has a volume of 2.8 m³ and can transport goods up to a total weight of 500 kg. ATR 72 can carry up to 13 ATR containers.

ATR 72-500 Price and Orders

The price of the latest ATR 72-500 aircraft is around US $ 14.4 Million. Air Algeria awarded a $ 82 million contract to ATR in December 2009 to supply four ATR 72-500 aircraft. The first of the four aircraft was sent in February 2010 when the ceremony was held in Toulouse. In June 2011, the ATR 72-500 shipment to Air Algeria was concluded, increasing the aircraft fleet to 12.

As of January 2011, 1,074 aircraft (423 ATR 42s and 651 ATR 72s) were ordered, of which 915 (412 ATR 42s and 503 ATR 72s) were delivered. In October 2009, Air Vanuatu received a new ATR 72-500, configured with 68 seats and was powered by a 127 million PW engine under a $ 20.5 million contract signed in 2008.

The Royal Thai Air Force received the first of four ATR 72-500 aircraft in September 2009. The contract to purchase four ATR 72-500 was signed in 2007. All shipments have been completed.

In 2008, TAT Group received 40 ATR 72-500. Vietnam Airlines bought six ATR-500s in 2008. Orders in 2007 included TRIP Linhas Aereas (seven) in January, Swiftair (three) in April, Malaysia Airlines (20) in June 2007, Batavia (ten) in August, Vietnam Airlines (11) , Berjaya Air (four) and Malaysia Airlines (20) in December.

Monday, 19 August 2019

ATR 42-600 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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ATR 42-600 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – ATR 42-600 is a twin turboprop passenger aircraft developed and produced by Aerospatiale and Aeritalia. ATR, with headquarters in Toulouse, is a joint venture between EADS and Finmeccanica / Alenia Aeronautica.

ATR 42-600 is a new generation aircraft equipped with new engines, new propellers, increased heat and high performance, increased weight capacity and increased passenger cabin. ATR 42-600 was certified in 2012.

Another variant of the ATR 42 aircraft is the ATR 42MP which is an aircraft for maritime patrol, operating with Guardia in Finanza Italia (three aircraft) and coast guard (two aircraft).

ATR 42-600

ATR 42-600 Specs

ATR 42-600 is a high wing monoplan with a fail-safe semi-monocoque fuselage made of light alloy. Composite materials, such as monolithic carbon structures, carbon / Nomex sandwiches and Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches, are widely used and represent 19% of the total structure weight.

Alenia Aeronautica is responsible for making the fuselage, tail unit and landing gear installation. The wings are produced and tested at EADS Sogerma, in Bordeaux. ATR has full responsibility for the final assembly and delivery to the customer.

Specifications for special variants such as the ATR 42MP are equipped with search radars, Galileo Avionica mission systems, electronic support measures Elettronica (ESM), forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and TV cameras. The aircraft can spend up to eight hours at the station, at 200nm from the base.

ATR 42-600 Engine

The ATR 42-600 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PWC 100 Series turboprop engines. This engine is equipped with two six-bladed Hamilton Sundstrand 568F propellers with Propeller Electronic Control. Blades are all counterweighted. Pinner is made of aluminum, while the engine cover is made of carbon / Nomex sandwich or Kevlar / Nomex sandwich. Engine intake is in Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches with a rigid carbon coating.

Thermodynamic power, under maximum continuous conditions, is 2,315 kW (3,148 shp) and mechanical power is 1,765 kW (2,400shp) for each engine. To support this large engine power, the ATR 42-600 equipped with two integral fuel tanks can carry 5,700 liters of fuel.

A pneumatic de-icing system is provided for engine air intake, edge leading edges, and horizontal tailplane edges. The electric anti-icing system is installed for the propeller blades, windshield and horn.

This aircraft has a tricycle that can be pulled hydraulically. Landing landing feet are provided by Messier, wheels and brakes by Dunlop, anti-slip control by Hydro-Aire cranes and tires by Michelin (or optional Goodyear tires for operation on non-paved runways). Magnaghi's hydraulic system provides landing gear retraction and also serves other systems on the plane.

ATR 42-600 interior

ATR 42-600 Cabin and Cargo

ATR 42-600 can carry up to 70 passengers in a four-aisle configuration. Standard configuration includes two cargo compartments. The 4.8 m front cargo compartment is located between the flight deck and the passenger cabin and the 4.8 m³ rear compartment is located behind the passenger cabin.

The ATR 42-600 cab is equipped with a quick replacement kit that has the ability to reconfigure the cabin in 30 minutes to carry ATR special containers using standard front cargo doors.

This kit allows the aircraft to operate as a passenger plane during the day and as a cargo plane at night. Each optimized container has a volume of 2.8m³ and can transport goods up to a total weight of 500kg. ATR 42 can carry up to nine ATR containers.

The standard front cargo door of 1.52m × 1.27m can be replaced with a large cargo door of 2.95mx1.8m to carry standard container unit (ULD) containers, such as LD3 and 88in × 108in containers.

ATR 42-600 can carry five LD3 containers plus 10.0 m³ for bulk shipments. The alternative load arrangement consists of three 88in × 108in containers, one 63in × 88in container and an additional 11.9 m³ of bulk transportation.

ATR 42-600 cockpit

ATR 42-600 Cockpit and Avionics

ATR 42-600 is equipped with Rockwell Collins TTR 921 radar for ACAS II. Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar is displayed in four colors on the electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI). Weather radar can also be used in MAP mode to display obstructions on land. Honeywell MARK VIII is enhanced with a ground proximity warning system (E-GPWS) integrating warning and terrain warning display, plus cleaning the terrain floor in an electronic flight information system (EFIS).

ATR 42-600 is equipped with a digital Thales avionics suite that includes five LCD screens, a new flight management system, new communication, a new navigation system with a global navigation satellite system / wide area augmentation system (GNSS / WAAS) and a new automatic pilot for the CAT III approach .

ATR 42-600 Price and Orders

The price of the latest ATR 42-600 aircraft is around US $ 19.5 Million. At present, 30 ATR cargoes are operating with 12 carriers, while 27 ATR 42-320 for FedEx are in conversion. Only two of these aircraft are equipped with large cargo doors: one ATR 72 is operated by Farnair and one ATR 42 is flown by Northern Air Cargo Alaska. FedEx aircraft are equipped with standard cargo doors.

Saturday, 17 August 2019

ATR 42-500 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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ATR 42-500 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – ATR 42-500 is a short-range regional turboprop aircraft with a capacity of 42 passengers produced by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR), a joint venture between French aerospace company Aérospatiale and Italian aviation conglomerate Aeritalia. ATR 42-500 aircraft were produced by the company between 1994 and 2012.

Aerospatiale and Aeritalia initially made the ATR series for local flights. The ATR 42 was the first series to be launched in October 1981. The first prototype went on air on August 16, 1984, received airworthiness certification from France and Italy in September 1984 and in December 1984 began operating by airlines. Despite many improvements, only in 1995 was launched ATR 42-500 with a more powerful engine than the previous variant, 6-bladed propeller and a computerized cockpit.

ATR 42-500

ATR 42-500 Specs

ATR 42-500 has a length of 22.67 m, a height of 7.59 m, and a wing span of 24.57 m. This aircraft has an empty weight of 11,250 kg and a maximum weight at take-off of 18,600 kg. It has a maximum take-off weight of 41,005 lbs and a maximum landing weight of 40,344 lbs.

The ATR 42-500 aircraft is driven by two Hamilton blades with a six-bladed Hamilton Sundstrand 568F propeller electronic control. Blades are all counterweighted. Pinner is made of aluminum, while the engine cover is made of carbon / Nomex sandwich or Kevlar / Nomex sandwich. Engine intake is in Kevlar / Nomex sandwiches with a rigid carbon coating.

A pneumatic de-icing system is provided for engine air intake, edge leading edges, and horizontal tailplane edges. The electric anti-icing system is installed for the propeller blades, windshield and horn.

The landing mechanism on the ATR 42-500 aircraft is equipped with a hydraulically retractable tricycle. Landing landing feet are provided by Messier, wheels and brakes by Dunlop, anti-slip control by Hydro-Aire cranes and tires by Michelin (or optional Goodyear tires for operation on non-paved runways). Magnaghi's hydraulic system provides landing gear retraction and also serves other systems on the plane.

ATR 42-500 Engine

The ATR 42-500 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PWC 127Es turboprop engines capable of producing power in maximum continuous conditions of 2,315 kW (3,148 shp) and mechanical power of 1,765 kW (2,400 shp) for each engine. This machine is equipped with 6 blades blades. This aircraft has a maximum speed of 563 km / h (304 miles / hour) with a cruise range of 1,850 km.

To support such large engine power, the ATR 42-500 is equipped with two integral fuel tanks that can carry 5,700 liters of fuel. Cruise speeds vary greatly during flights, during climbing, sailing, and descent. In addition, there is a speed limit of 250 knots under 10,000 feet which will have an impact on the average speed for shorter flights which is greater than longer flights.

ATR 42-500 interior

ATR 42-500 Cabin and Interior

The ATR 42-500 cabin is 31.3 feet long, 8.3 feet wide and 6.3 feet high, giving a total cabin volume of 1,631.9 cubic feet. With its large cabin, the ATR 42-500 can carry up to 50 passengers in a four-aisle configuration. Standard configuration includes two cargo compartments.

In addition to the standard configuration, ATR 42-500 can be specially configured to accommodate the specific needs of the operator. The ATR 42 cabin is equipped with a quick replacement kit that has the ability to reconfigure the cabin in 30 minutes to carry ATR special containers using a standard front cargo door.

Front standard cargo doors of 1.52 m × 1.27 m can be replaced with 2.95 m × 1.8 m large cargo doors to carry standard load unit (ULD) container devices, such as LD3 and 88 in × 108 in containers.

ATR 42-500 cockpit

ATR 42-500 Cockpit and Avionics

The ATR 42-500 cockpit is equipped with Rockwell Collins TTR 921 radar for ACAS II. Honeywell Primus 660 weather radar is displayed in four colors on the electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI). Weather radar can also be used in MAP mode to display obstructions on land. Honeywell MARK VIII is enhanced with a ground proximity warning system (E-GPWS) integrating warning and terrain warning display, plus cleaning the terrain floor in an electronic flight information system (EFIS).


The ATR 42-500 navigation system is based on the Honeywell Trimble HT1000 global navigation satellite sensor (GNSS). The HT1000 GNSS system is combined with an automatic pilot, electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS) and with a VHF omnidirectional radio starting steering guide with distance measurement equipment (VOR / DME) data.

ATR 42-500 Price and Orders

The price of the latest ATR 42-500 aircraft is around US $ 12.1 Million. At present, 343 ATR 42-500 have been ordered and 336 have been sent to every airline in the world.

Thursday, 15 August 2019

Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX 7 Specs, Interior, Range, and Price

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Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX 7 Specs, Interior, Range, and Price – Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX 7 is the latest variant in the BBJ MAX family of aircraft, which is designed to offer high quality, mobility, and comfort for passengers. BBJ MAX 7 is the optimal combination of size, performance, efficiency and comfort. It offers improved aerodynamics, an updated flight deck, and a 40% reduced noise profile. Flying wire spoilers improve flight control and provide easy maneuverability.

BBJ MAX 7

BBJ MAX 7 Specs

BBJ MAX 7 has a dihedral-swept wing configuration with split-tip winglets, which use laminar airflow to reduce drag. Tip-tip winglets increase effective wing span, result in higher fuel savings, and increase range up to 2.5% during long-haul flights.

BBJ MAX 7 has a length of 35.6m, height of 12.3m, and has a wingspan of 35.9m. This business jet has an mechanically movable automatic air ladder that is integrated, allowing hassle-free boarding and deboarding. The ladder with integrated handrails can automatically re-enter its compartment under the main cabin.

BBJ MAX 7 Engine

BBJ MAX 7 is powered by a CFM LEAP-1B engine. The optimized engine core and fan, which is 8in longer in diameter than the B737 engine fan, has a higher bypass ratio.

This business jet offers a greater range than BBJ MAX 8 and BBJ MAX 9. It can fly up to 12,966 km with eight passengers on board and can last up to 12,412 km while carrying 19 passengers.

The maximum usable fuel carried by BBJ MAX 7 is 39,735l, while the maximum take-off weight is 80,286 kg. This aircraft has a maximum landing weight of 66,043 kg.

The maximum zero fuel weight of the aircraft is 62,913 kg and the operating empty weight is 48,060 kg. The interior weight allowance for the cabin is 7,257kg.

BBJ MAX 7 interior

BBJ MAX 7 Interior and Cabin

BBJ MAX 7 offers additional passenger cabin space than traditional BBJ. MAX 7 has a luxurious, spacious and comfortable cabin for a relaxed and at home experience while flying. The spacious cabin has a cross section length of 3.53m, which allows the free movement of passengers.

BBJ MAX 7 cabin is 1.93 m longer than normal BBJ. The total cabin length is 26.11m, while the total area is 82.13m². The cabin offers a spacious living room, furnished business room, dining room, private room, kitchen and bath. This business jet provides 275ft³ of cargo space under the deck despite having an additional fuel tank.

This variant offers high passenger comfort by providing a lower cabin height. This maintains a maximum cabin height of 6,500 feet in maximum cruising altitude, while the average cabin pressure that is maintained during long distance flights is 5,600 feet.

The BBJ MAX 7 flight deck accommodates a new large format display with additional graphics and an improved pilot interface.

BBJ MAX 7 cockpit

BBJ MAX 7 Price and Orders

The price of BBJ MAX 7 is around US $ 91.2 Million. Boeing received its first order for delivery of MAX 7 aircraft from Orient Global Aviation in December 2016. Seacons Trading ordered the BBJ MAX 7 during the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow which was held in July 2018.

Sunday, 11 August 2019

XTI TriFan 600 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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XTI TriFan 600 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – TriFan 600 is a six-seat VTOL aircraft that is being developed by the XTI Aircraft Company, Denver, US. The aircraft was developed as the world's first long-distance  vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet. XTI developed the TriFan 600 aircraft to target business flights, and high-value corporate and individual executives. The company expects to sell between 40 and 100 TriFan 600 aircraft per year.

XTI began its preliminary design to develop the first prototype TriFan 600 aircraft in November 2015. Honeywell Aerospace was contracted to supply the HTS900 engine for use in the first prototype in August 2016. The scope of the contract also included an additional engine for the XTI for land propulsion test systems.

XTI TriFan 600 VTOL

XTI TriFan 600 Specs

TriFan 600 aircraft will be built using carbon fiber and epoxy structures. The initial design of the aircraft involved work on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), including wind tunnel testing using computers.

The aircraft will include three fans channeling 72in and two wing fans. It takes off vertically using three fan channels and the wing fan will spin forward to offer a transition for high-speed flights. The aircraft can also land vertically on a paved surface the size of a helipad.

Aircraft can fly faster, have greater reach, and save time by eliminating trips to and from the airport, XTI said. This can take off directly from a paved helipad-sized space.

XTI TriFan 600 specs

XTI TriFan 600 Engine

TriFan 600 will be powered by two HTS900 turboshaft engines with high performance reaching 2,600HP. This machine was developed by Honeywell Aerospace. The engine will use a digital engine control system (FADEC) full dual channel authority with manual backup.

The TriFan 600 aircraft will have a maximum cruise speed of 630 km / h (390 mph), a maximum cruise height of 35.000 ft, and a range of 1,500 nm. This will reach maximum height in 11 minutes and maximum cruising speed in 90 seconds.

XTI TriFan 600 Cabin and Interior

The TriFan 600 aircraft will accommodate five passengers and one pilot, with adequate space for bags. This will display the comfort of a pressurized cabin integrated with a modern luxury seating arrangement with a stylish surface and interior. The aircraft will include a sliding door that will cover the third distributed fan for future flights.

XTI TriFan 600 interior

XTI TriFan 600 Cockpit and Avionics

The TriFan 600 aircraft will be equipped with a fly-by-wire flight control system that is integrated with advanced avionics. This will include the rules of a single pilot instrument flight (IFR) and will also feature advanced safety features, including autopilot and computerized controls for takeoff and landing.

XTI TriFan 600 Price

The estimated price of TriFan 600 is US $ 6.5 Million. Since its introduction at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention, XTI has received 76 orders for TriFan 600 aircraft. If all goes according to plan with the testing and certification process, it is expected that TriFan 600 will be shipped in 2023.

Friday, 9 August 2019

Spike S-512 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Spike S-512 Specs, Interior, Engine, and Price – Spike S-512 is a supersonic business jet that is being developed by Spike Aerospace based in Boston, United States. This supersonic business jet is designed to sail at high speed Mach 1.6, allowing passengers to reach their destination quickly by reducing the travel time currently offered by commercial passenger flights which is around 50%. Passengers will be able to travel from New York to London in 3 to 4 hours instead of the current 6 to 7 hours, and from Los Angeles to Tokyo in 8 hours instead of 14 to 16 hours.

Spike S-512 supersonic jet

Spike S-512 Specs

The Spike S-512 will be designed with composite materials, advanced avionics and propulsion systems. The aircraft design team consists of engineers with sufficient experience in leading space companies such as Boeing, Gulfstream, Eclipse and Airbus. The design team has worked for hatching new aircraft designs for the past two years. The first phase of design development included the development of initial designs and specifications for new supersonic jets.

The Spike S-512 will have 131 ft exterior length, 60 ft wingspan and 1,125 m² wing area. The cabin will measure 40 feet in length and 6.2 feet in width and height. The cabin will be able to accommodate 12 to 18 passengers.

The takeoff weight and maximum landing planes will be £ 84,000 each. The base operating weight is 38,000 pounds and the maximum payload capacity is 6,000 pounds. The aircraft will need a balanced field length of 6,000 feet.

Spike S-512 Engine

Spike Aerospace has not completed the machine that will be used by the S-512. However, the Spike S-512 was designed to fly at speeds above Mach 1.6 or around 1,200 miles per hour (mph). This aircraft will have a fuel capacity that can be used for 40,000lbs and a maximum range of 4,000nm.

Designing a plane to reduce its sonic explosion will be a big challenge for the company, because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned supersonic flights from Los Angeles to New York. Spike Aerospace plans to meet FAA requirements before commencement of shipment.

Spike S-512 interior

Spike S-512 Cabin and Interior

The Spike S-512 will feature a windowless passenger cabin, which will eliminate structural problems associated with airframe construction and reduce the overall weight of the aircraft. The smooth outer skin of the plane will also reduce the obstacles usually caused by windows.

The Spike S-512 windowless cabin wall will be replaced with a super-thin, embedded high-definition video screen, which will provide panoramic views taken with the help of a micro camera mounted on the exterior of the aircraft. Passengers will have the option to dim the screen to sleep or switch to a landscape image that has been stored in the system, avoiding blinding sunlight and using color.

Spike S-512 Price and Orders

The Spike S-512 price is around US $ 70-100 Million.

Wednesday, 7 August 2019

Embraer ERJ-145 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Embraer ERJ-145 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – ERJ-145 is a twin-engine regional jet that can accommodate 50 passengers manufactured by Embraer Aerospace, Brazil. This aircraft is the widest variant in the Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ) family. The inaugural flight ERJ-145 was carried out in August 1995. The aircraft was certified by the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology in 1996. The aircraft first operated in December 1996 and operates with 27 airlines around the world. In May 2008, the ERJ family received Russian certification, allowing operations in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent Countries.

Embraer ERJ-145

Embraer ERJ-145 Specs

The ERJ-145 aircraft has a circular cross-section fuselage, two engines mounted behind, a low swept wing mounted, and a T-tailplane. Radom's nose was supplied by Norton and the manufacture of the back and center of the fuselage was subcontracted to Sonaca from Belgium.

The wings supplied by Gamesa Spain have a two spar design with a third spar to support the landing gear. The main edge of the wing is made of aluminum. The ERJ-145XR variant features wings with winglets to increase lift and increase wing efficiency at cruising speeds by reducing tip vortex pulls.

ENAER from Chile designs and supplies fins and tails. T-tail is made of an aluminum box construction with the leading edge of aluminum on the tailplane. The main advantage of fins is composite construction.

The ERJ-145 aircraft is equipped with a tricycle type landing gear that is pulled to EDE. Liebherr was subcontracted for the development and supply of nose landing equipment. Each twin Goodrich wheel unit is equipped with carbon brakes. The main units pull in to the wing landing gear and fuselage fairing. The nose unit pulls forward. The aircraft is equipped with the Hydro-Aire brake-by-wire control system. Nosewheel can be controlled and the minimum rotation circle is 29.22 m.

The ERJ-145 has a range of 2,963 km, while the remote variant of the ERJ-145LR has a range of 3,037km and a remote variant of the extra ERJ-145XR has a range of 3,704 km.

Embraer ERJ-145 Engine

The ERJ-145 aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce AE 3007A engines with a rating of 31.3kN. The engine is mounted on a pole on the back of the fuselage. Machine posts are provided by Sonaca from Belgium. The machine is equipped with a full authority digital engine control system. International Nacelle Systems develops and supplies engine nacelles and optional clamshell thrusters. Engine air intake is equipped with an air anti-icing system.

The long-distance ERJ-145LR aircraft is equipped with a Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1 engine that provides 15% more power. The engine is rated at 33.1kN to provide better climbing characteristics and improve cruise performance in high ambient temperatures.

The extra long ERJ-145XR aircraft is equipped with a Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1E engine. The high-performance engine provides lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) and better performance in hot and high conditions. The engine also produces a higher altitude for the condition of one engine that cannot be operated.

To support engine performance, the aircraft is equipped with the Smiths electric power system and Parker Hannifin's fuel management system. The integral wing tank has a capacity of 4,173 kg of fuel.

The Embraer ERJ-145 can fly at a maximum speed of 833km / hour. The jet service range and ceiling are 3.704 km and 11.275m. The service ceiling with one engine that cannot be operated is 6,100m. The takeoffs and landings are 2.430m and 1.440m respectively. This aircraft weighs around 12,934kg and the maximum takeoff weight is 12,934kg.

Embraer ERJ-145 cockpit

Embraer ERJ-145 Cockpit and Avionics

The cockpit of Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft can accommodate two pilots, an aviation observer and a cabin crew member. This instrumentation includes the appearance of the head of Flight Dynamics which provides the capability of landing a CAT III aircraft. Five electronic flights and information display systems, each measuring 20.3cm × 18cm (8in × 7in) including two multifunction screens, two main flight screens and one onboard engine condition monitoring system (IECMS).

The Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft is equipped with the Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite with dual digital air data computers, dual attitude reference systems (AHRS), terrain collision avoidance systems (TCAS) and ground proximity warning systems (GPWS). An optional flight management system and global positioning system can be installed. This aircraft has Primus 1000 color weather radar and Primus II dual radio communication package.

Early warning and air control aircraft EMB-145AEW & C is a derivative of the ERJ-145 and equipped with an air radar that appears on the side of Ericsson Erieye. This is in service with the Brazilian Air Force and the Greek Air Force. Remote sensing EMB-145RS equipped with surveillance mission equipment, in service with the Brazilian Air Force for the Brazilian Government's Amazon SIVAM surveillance program.

Embraer ERJ-145 interior

Embraer ERJ-145 Cabin and Interior

The ERJ-145 main cabin can accommodate 50 passengers in a parallel three-seat configuration. Cabin and luggage compartments are designed by aircraft interior design companies, C & D Interiors based in the United States.

The passenger door on the front side of the port is equipped with airstairs. Cabin and luggage compartments are air-conditioned and pressurized. The aircraft has a Hamilton Sundstrand air conditioning system and a Liebherr Aerospace pressurization system. The oxygen system is supplied by EROS.

Embraer ERJ-145 Price and Orders

The latest Embraer ERJ-145 price is around US $ 59 Million. Passaredo Linhas Aereas received the first ERJ-145 regional jet from Embraer in May 2009 as part of a contract signed in November 2008.

In September 2009, Embraer sent ERJ-145 jets to the Brazilian Federal Police Department, while Serviços Executivos Aéreos de Angola (SEAA) purchased an ERJ 145 jet from Embraer in October 2009.

Tianjin Airlines received the last ERJ-145 from Harbin Embraer Aircraft in May 2011.

Monday, 5 August 2019

Embraer ERJ-135 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Embraer ERJ-135 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – The ERJ-135 is a twin-engine regional jet that can accommodate 37 passengers and a member of the Embraer Regional Jet (ERJ) family manufactured by Embraer Aerospace, Brazil. The aircraft was launched in 1997 and the first flight was carried out in July 1998. Certification from the Centro Tecnico Aerospacial (CTA) of Brazil, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) was awarded in 1999.

Final assembly, system integration, and testing of the ERJ-135 aircraft are carried out at Embraer's aerospace manufacturing facility in Sao Paulo. Making several aircraft parts carried out by subcontractors and subassemblies was transported to Sao Paulo for assembly. Norton supplies the nose radome, Sonaca from Belgium in the back and center of the fuselage, Gamesa from Spain wing and ENAER from Chile fin and tail.

Embraer ERJ-135

Embraer ERJ-135 Specs

The Embraer ERJ-135 has a cross-section circular fuselage, a high-mounted rear by-pass engine, low-swept wings, and a T-tail aircraft. This aircraft has 98% similarity in parts and systems, as well as crew rankings, with other members of the ERJ family.

The wing consists of two spar wing designs with a third spar to support the landing gear. The front edge of the wing is made of aluminum. T-tail is made of an aluminum box construction with the leading edge of aluminum on the tailplane. The leading edge of the fin is composite construction.

The ERJ-135 aircraft is equipped with EDE-type three-wheeled landing gear. Liebher produces a nose landing gear that is pulled forward. The main units pull in to the wing landing gear and fuselage fairing. This unit is equipped with Goodrich wheels and carbon brakes with a Hydro-Aire brake-by-wire control system.

Embraer ERJ-135 Engine

The ERJ-135 aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce AE 3007A engines with a rating of 31.3kN. The engine was installed behind the mast, supplied by Sonaca from Belgium. The Nacelle International system supplies engine nacelles and optional clamshell push inverters. The engine is equipped with full authority digital engine control and the engine air intakes are equipped with an engine bleed air anti-icing system.

The long range variant of the ERJ-135LR is equipped with a Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1 engine, which provides 15% more power. This machine is rated 33.1kN to provide better climbing characteristics and improve roaming performance in high ambient temperatures.

The aircraft is equipped with Parker Hannifin fuel management system. The integral wing tank has a capacity of 4,173 kg of fuel on the ERJ-135ER and 5,187kg on the ERJ-135LR. The aircraft is equipped with the Smiths electric power system and an additional APIC APS-500 power unit equipped with 18.6kW of power.

Embraer ERJ-135 can fly with a maximum speed of 955km / hour. The cruising speed is 833km / hour. The range and ceiling of aircraft services are 3,200 m and 11,278 m respectively. The aircraft takeoff rate is 1,700 m while the landing is 1,360 m. This aircraft weighs around 11,200 kg and the maximum takeoff weight is 19,000 kg.

Embraer ERJ-135 cockpit

Embraer ERJ-135 Cockpit and Avionics

The ERJ-135 aircraft cockpit is equipped with a Honeywell Primus 1000 glass digital avionics set with dual digital air data systems, dual attitude, post and reference systems (AHRS), traffic warning and avoidance (TCAS) systems and location proximity warning systems (GPWS) .

This instrumentation includes the appearance of the head of Flight Dynamics which provides the capability of landing a CAT III aircraft. Five electronic flights and information display systems, each measuring 20.3cm × 18cm (8in × 7in), including two multifunction screens, two main flight screens and one onboard engine condition monitoring system (IECMS).

An optional flight management system and global positioning system can be installed. This aircraft has Primus 1000 color weather radar and Primus II dual radio communication package.

Embraer ERJ-135 interior

Embraer ERJ-135 Cabin and Interior

The ERJ-135 main cabin was designed by aircraft interior design company, C & D Interior, United States. Cabin provides three-parallel seating for up to 37 passengers. The inside of the aircraft can be easily configured in different settings according to the specific needs of the customer.

The passenger door is located on the front side of the cabin. The cabin and luggage compartment is air-conditioned and is stressed by Hamilton Sundstrand's AC system and Liebherr's Aerospace pressurization system. The oxygen system is supplied by EROS.

Embraer ERJ-135 Price and Orders

The latest Embraer ERJ-135 price is around US $ 16.5 Million. The ERJ-135 began operations with Continental Express and American Eagle in July 1999. Around 132 ERJ-135 regional jets were ordered for operators including British Midland, Chautauqua Airlines, City Airlines, Flandre Air, Jetmagic, Luxair, Proteus and AirLink South Africa.

In November 2007, the contract was placed for two aircraft for the Royal Thai Army and two for the Royal Thai Navy. The aircraft will be used for transportation missions and medical evaluations.

In October 2009, two ERJ-135 and one ERJ-145 regional jet were sent to Servicos Executivos Aereos de Angola (SEAA), a scheduled start-up airline based in Africa. The Jet ERJ-135 was originally used on domestic routes including Luanda, Cabinda, Ondjiva and Saurimo. In January 2010, ECC Leasing, a subsidiary of Embraer, leased four ERJ-135 jets to AirLink South Africa.