Friday, 29 November 2019

Czech Sport Aircraft PS-28 Cruiser Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Czech Sport Aircraft PS-28 Cruiser Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The PS-28 Cruiser is a two-seat low-wing lightweight sport aircraft developed by Czech Sport Aircraft. This aircraft can be used for basic and advanced flight training, air clubs, basic military pilot training, general recreational use, and air tourism. The PS-28 Cruiser aircraft obtained type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in April 2012 in the category of lightweight sport aircraft and entered service in October 2012. This aircraft is available in Classic, Style and Exclusive models.

Czech Sport Aircraft PS-28 Cruiser

PS-28 Cruiser Specs

The PS-28 Cruiser has an all-metal airframe design, conventional cantilevered wings and tail. The aircraft is equipped with a fixed tricycle type landing gear with hydraulic brake support. The main undercarriage is attached directly to the bottom of the fuselage and the nose landing gear is attached to the firewall.

The aircraft tail unit consists of vertical fins, steering, horizontal stabilizers and lifts with trim tabs. This elevator is balanced with electrically controlled elevator lifts. The lift is also equipped with a balance tab for better control and balance.

The wings are equipped with electrically controlled flaps and ailerons. The right aileron is equipped with an electric trim. Each wing is held with six bolts in the center of the wing. The wing tips are made of carbon-glass composite and are equipped with spotlights.

This aircraft can accommodate 2 passengers who double as pilots. The aircraft's interior includes two seats mounted side by side. Leather seat seats will increase passenger comfort when flying.

The dimensions of the PS-28 Cruiser aircraft include a length of 6.62 m, a height of 2.31 m, and a wingspan of 8.6 m. The aircraft's wing surface area is 12.3 m². The aircraft has two luggage storage compartments located in each wing with a capacity of 10 kg each. Other luggage storage compartments are also available at the back of the seat with a capacity of 18 kg.

PS-28 Cruiser specs

PS-28 Cruiser Engine and Performance

The PS-28 Cruiser is powered by a Rotax 912 ULS2 / S2 engine that can produce an output power of 73.5 kW. The engine drives the Sensenich Fixed 3-blade propeller. The aircraft is equipped with fuel tanks with a total capacity of 114 l.

Rotax 912 engine support allows the PS-28 Cruiser to fly a maximum cruise speed of 172 km / h and a horizontal speed of 220 km / h. The aircraft has a climbing speed of 4.2 m / s and a range of 512 nm (948 km). This aircraft consumes fuel around 17.5 l / h and has a durability of 5 hours and 26 minutes.

PS-28 Cruiser requires a take-off distance of 387 m on the concrete surface and 457 m on the surface of the grass. Meanwhile, landing a plane requires a distance of 362 m on the concrete surface and 338 m of grass.

PS-28 Cruiser cockpit

PS-28 Cruiser Cockpit and Avionics

The aircraft has a large glass fiber cockpit that is equipped with a main Dynon D-100 flight data display and a Dynon D-120 engine monitoring system. A large cockpit glass cover will provide perfect visibility for the pilot. Flight controls such as wheel brakes are located on the pedals and throttles are located on the center console in the cockpit.

The cockpit of the PS-28 Cruiser is equipped with a modern and sophisticated avionics system, such as a magnetic compass, a backup air speed indicator, and a navigation / communication radio. Other avionics suites include the HS-34 navigation extension module, S mode transponders and class 2 intercoms, and the Garmin 695 GPS.

PS-28 Cruiser Price and Orders

The price of the latest light sport aircraft PS-28 Cruiser is around US $ 140.000. Czech Sport Aircraft received orders for two PS-28 Cruiser aircraft to be sent to France in March 2013. Eindhoven Aero Club ordered the delivery of two aircraft in January 2014. To date, Czech Sport Aircraft has sent more than 500 aircraft to various operators around the world.

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Specs, Cockpit, and Price – Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII is a single-engine, low-wing light sport aircraft (LSA) manufactured Tecnam, based in Italy. This aircraft was first introduced in December 2016, this is the latest and second generation version of the previous aircraft. The P2002 Sierra MkII aircraft was developed by offering an enhanced cabin for greater comfort, top-level avionics, new paint colors and interior options. Most of the operators of these aircraft are individuals and flight schools.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Specs

The Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII fuselage is made of lightweight metal with a corrosion resistant epoxy coating. The aircraft's wings are manufactured using light alloys combined with a single spar and a full metal torque box. The front edge of the wing can be removed to be fixed and adjusted to the fuel tank. The aircraft has exterior dimensions which include a length of 6.74 m, height of 2.4 m, wingspan 8.56 m, and wingspan of 11.5 m².

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII is equipped with the aircraft's main landing gear built with lightweight alloy springs, which can land on non-upgraded landing lanes. This aircraft has a trailing nose wheel that is integrated with a rubber shock absorber system. The horizontal stabilizer tail design offers loose hands stability with minimum resistance.

This aircraft has an empty weight of 367 kg and a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg, and can carry a useful maximum load of up to 233 kg. The aircraft needed 262 m for take-off and 170 m for landing landing. The take-off and landing distance are 434 m and 333 m, respectively.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Engine and Performance

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII is powered by a Rotax 912ULS2 engine that can produce around 98 hp. The engine moves the fixed bladed pitch propeller developed by Sensenich. This aircraft has two fuel tanks located on the wings with a capacity of 55 l each. The aircraft uses mogas and avgas fuels and consumes around 17 l of fuel per hour.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII aircraft can fly with a maximum cruise speed of 204km/ hour and a maximum speed of 222 km/ hour. The maximum range that can be traveled by aircraft is 642 nm. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 15,000 ft (4,572 m) and climbing speed of 4.06 m/ s.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII cockpit

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Cockpit and Avionics

The Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII cockpit has a redesigned sliding canopy with more headroom to increase visibility to 360 °. This aircraft can be equipped with a variety of flight instruments including basic analog instruments for visual flight, analog six packages with Garmin GPS, Dynon SkyView with two 10 in screens, Garmin G3X with two 10.6 in screens, and the G3X night version with fully back up instrumentation backlights.

Avionics equipment includes the Garmin GMA 240 audio panel, the Garmin GTR 200 COM, the Garmin GTX 327 transponder, the Garmin XM version of the GPS, and the antenna. The aircraft has flight control equipment including hydraulic foot brake, parking brake, electric flap, dual flight control, adjustable nose wheel, electric stabilizer trim and engine control. It also includes a central quadrant with a single throttle lever, fuel control selector, and chokes.

The standard electrical system installed on the P2002 Sierra MkII aircraft includes a 7 Amp Alliant battery, 14 V alternator, ACS starter key, split starter, and switch. Also included is a circuit breaker panel, 12V socket, and warning lights.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII specs

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Cabin and Interior

The Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII cabin can accommodate two passengers in an adjoining seat, with one passenger double as a pilot. The cabin is 0.95 m high, 1.11 m wide, and has a luggage compartment that can carry up to 20 kg of luggage. The cabin is equipped with leather interior and new seat rails, the operator can also choose the seat model to use.

Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII Price

The price of the latest Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII light sport aircraft is around US $ 150,000 to $ 160,000. This price is very dependent on the selected avionics package.

Monday, 25 November 2019

Tecnam Astore Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Tecnam Astore Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Tecnam Astore is a luxurious two-seat light sport aircraft developed by Tecnam, an aeronautical manufacturer in Italy. This aircraft was launched at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany in March 2013. This aircraft can be operated as private transportation and public transportation. The first production aircraft was named the P48 Astore.

Tecnam Astore made its first flight in June 2013 and has obtained FAR part 23 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has also received type certification from New Zealand and Australia.

Tecnam Astore light sport aircraft

Tecnam Astore Specs

The Astore fuselage is built with all-metal material and carbon or glass fiber reinforced matrices for upper radome and fairing. It is also coated with anti-corrosion epoxy to make it resistant to bad weather and prolong aircraft life. This aircraft has wings mounted low on the fuselage. The overall dimensions of the aircraft include a length of 7 m, a height of 2.3 m, and a wingspan of 8.65 m. The wingspan of the aircraft is 12.2 m².

Tecnam Astore has a horizontal tail including stabilizer and lift with tip balancing horns. The aircraft is equipped with a landing gear tricycle which is equipped with two 7075T6 lightweight alloy springs. The nose of the aircraft is equipped with oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers that are connected to the firewall. This aircraft has an empty weight of 367 kg, a maximum takeoff weight of 600 kg, and a useful loading capacity of 233 kg.

Tecnam Astore specs

Tecnam Astore Engine and Performance

Tecnam Astore is equipped with optional engine versions including 912ULS2, N 912is and 914UL2 produced by Rotax. Standard aircraft are powered by the Rotax 912ULS2 engine which can produce up to 115 hp. This engine drives two/ three-blade Sensenich composite blades which can be adjusted on land. This aircraft has a total fuel capacity that can be used 110 l (29 gal).

Tecnam Astore aircraft can fly with a maximum speed of 222 km / hour and a maximum cruise speed of 219 km / hour. It has a maximum range of 750 nm at a climbing rate of 5.6 m / s and a service ceiling of 4,572 m (15,000 ft). The aircraft requires a takeoff distance of 218 m and a landing distance of 154 m.

Tecnam Astore cockpit

Tecnam Astore Cockpit and Avionics

The Tecnam Astore cockpit can be equipped with three optional flight instruments which include the Astore six pack, the Dynon SV1000 plus GPS 796, and the two-screen G3X display. The aircraft has a glass canopy and is equipped with a flight control system including a hydraulic foot brake, a single throttle lever, an electric flap, dual flight controls, trim stabilizers, and a choke.

The standard avionics suite installed on Tecnam Astore includes a magnetic compass, airspeed and sidelip indicators, altimeters and a static system. Avionics further includes panel panels, fuel press, clock recorder, and aviator trim with indicators. Pilots can use the Wi-Fi connection to display on iPad mini the altitude, airspeed shown, and GPS.

Tecnam Astore Cabin and Interior

The Tecnam Astore cabin is 1.15 m wide and 0.98 m high. This includes baggage compartments with a total volume of 11.6 ft³ and a maximum load carrying capacity of up to 35 kg. The cabin interior includes environmentally friendly leather seats featuring three-point seat belts and adjustable front and rear. This includes an adjustable ventilator, a heating system, and a windshield defroster. The cabin is equipped with an Apple iPad mini charger and a USB charger.

Tecnam Astore Price and Orders

The price of the latest Tecnam Astore light sport aircraft is around US $ 147,000 ($ 176,000 with Rotax 912iS). To date, Tecnam has received orders for Astore from various operators throughout the world including New Zealand, Korea, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Kuwait and the US.

Saturday, 23 November 2019

Gulfstream G700 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Gulfstream G700 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Gulfstream G700 is the latest long-sized twin-engine business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace based in the United States. This business jet was first launched at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Los Angeles in October 2019. This will be the longest variant currently produced by Gulfstream.

The Gulfstream G700 business jet combines ultralong range, speed and proven performance with flight-deck innovation and the latest cabin creation. The aircraft has carried out lab tests for 14,000 hours, including engine speed, load calibration, ground vibration testing, and structural element evaluations.

Gulfstream G700 business jet

Gulfstream G700 Specs

The Gulfstream G700 fuselage has a low wing monoplane design based on the G650 variant. The fuselage has swept wings with wings at the ends. The overall dimensions of the aircraft include a length of 33.48 m, a height of 7.75 m, and a wingspan of 31.39 m. This aircraft has an optimal take-off weight of 48,807 kg and a load capacity of 2,896 kg.

Gulfstream G700 has the highest, widest and longest cabin with the range and speed capabilities developed by Gulfstream Aerospace. it uses avionics-based systems to monitor and control engine performance, take-off and landing, and safety measures.

Gulfstream G700 Engine and Performance

Gulfstream G700 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines that can generate 18,250 lbf of thrust each. The Pearl 700 engine was developed specifically for this business jet, the engine is equipped with a four stage high efficiency low pressure turbine (LPT) and a new ultra slim-line nacelle. The engine produces a 12% higher thrust-to-weight ratio with 5% fuel efficiency.

The Gulfstream G700 business jet can fly with a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.925 (1,142 km / h) and a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.9 (1,073 km / h). The aircraft has a cruising altitude of 51,000 ft (15,545 m) and a maximum range of 7,500 nm (13,900 km)

Gulfstream G700 interior

Gulfstream G700 Cabin and Interior

Gulfstream G700 has a long cabin with five living rooms that can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The cabin interior can be configured into a waiting room or crew compartment, dining / conference room, and master bedroom. Designed with a major emphasis on lifestyle and space, this cabin offers the lowest cabin height in its class and is suitable for arranging meetings and dinners.

The Gulfstream G700 cabin is equipped with a sophisticated circadian lighting system that integrates white and yellow LEDs. A total of 20 panoramic oval windows are installed on each side of the cabin to provide natural light to the living room and increase passenger visibility. This lighting system can reduce the impact of passenger jet-lag.

Overall, the Gulfstream G700 cabin has a length of 19.41 m, a width of 2.49 m, a height of 1.91 m, and a luggage compartment with a storage volume of 5.52 m³. The cabin features artificial intelligence (AI) and ergonomic design and is also equipped with Jet ConneX Ka-band Wi-Fi.

Gulfstream G700 cockpit

Gulfstream G700 Cockpit and Avionics

The Gulfstream G700 business jet is equipped with Honeywell Symmetry Flight Deck which is equipped with an integrated touch screen controller for system control, flight management, communication, checklists, and weather forecasts. This aircraft has a next generation flight management system (NGFMS) that is optimized for future air traffic management (ATM) which helps improve operating cost efficiency. The cockpit is equipped with active control Sidestick to reduce the workload of flight crew during long flights.

Other systems mounted on the Gulfstream G700 cockpit include an enhanced battle vision system with a double head-up display, synthetic vision with a double head-up display, and a primary flight display. A predictive landing performance system was also installed to enable safe landing.

Gulfstream G700 Price and Orders

The price of the latest Gulfstream G700 business jet is US $ 75 million. Qatar Airways is a customer launch of the G700 aircraft, as many as ten jets have been ordered for Qatar Executive charter services in October 2019. The aircraft will be delivered in 2022.

Thursday, 21 November 2019

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Specs, Range, Cockpit, and Price

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Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Specs, Range, Cockpit, and Price – eFlyer 2 is a lightweight electric aircraft with a capacity of 2 passengers developed by Bye Aerospace, United States. This aircraft was originally named Sun Flyer 2 which was intended for pilot training missions. Sun Flyer 2 was renamed eFlyer 2 in April 2019. Bye Aerospace began flight testing with new Siemens motorcycles in July 2019 and is expected to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification by 2020.

The prototype eFlyer 2 aircraft completed its first flight at the Centennial Airport (KAPA) located in Colorado in April 2018. During the flight test, the flight characteristics of the aircraft assessed included speed, altitude, and endurance.

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 electric aircraft

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Specs

The fuselage eFlyer 2 has a low wing support design and is made of composite materials. Overall, the dimensions of the eFlyer 2 aircraft include a wingspan of 11.58 m, wing area of ​​12 m², cabin width of 1.16 m, and a sliding ratio of 18.5. This aircraft has an empty weight of 662 kg, while the gross weight of the aircraft is 862 kg.

The eFlyer 2 aircraft is equipped with a two-bladed composite propeller and fixed tricycle type landing gear with spring suspension. This aircraft offers a longer operating period and is integrated with the ballistic parachute recovery system. This offers lower operating costs compared to other sized aircraft, which is US $ 14 per hour.

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 specs

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Engine and Performance

The eFlyer 2 aircraft is powered by a new Siemens SP70D single electric motor powered by six lithium-ion batteries. The aircraft is equipped with a control unit that allows optimal use of battery energy to control engine performance.

The electric propulsion system can produce a thrust of 90kW. The eFlyer 2 aircraft can fly with a maximum speed of 250 km / h and has a flight endurance range of 3.5 hours. The aircraft has a maximum climbing rate of 5.3 m / s.

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 cockpit

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Cockpit and Avionics

The eFlyer 2 cockpit has an open design that is covered in a bubble canopy. The cockpit is equipped with an iPad to display the characteristics of the motor, battery and aircraft systems. Real-time information from the engine, flight time, location and altitude of the aircraft can be tracked by the Sidekick system provided by Redbird Flight Simulation.

The on-board avionics suite integrated in the eFlyer 2 aircraft is provided by Avidyne Corporation. With the support of a special instrument panel next generation makes the aircraft more easily flown by a single pilot.

Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2 Price and Orders

The price of the latest eFlyer 2 aircraft is around US $ 349,000. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology became the first operator to order 20 eFlyer 2 aircraft in 2016.

BlackBird placed orders for the first 100 commercial four-seat eFlyer 4 and ten eFlyer 2 commercial aircraft, while OSM Aviation Group also ordered 60 eFlyer 2 aircraft in May 2019. Bye Aerospace received commitments for 298 eFlyer aircraft from unknown customers in May 2019.

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Cessna Turbo Stationair Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Cessna Turbo Stationair Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Cessna Turbo Stationair is a piston-engine light sport aircraft (LSA) with capacity of 6 passengers manufactured by Cessna, a subsidiary of Textron. This aircraft was first launched in 1963 as the Cessna 210. Two years later it was modified to become an increasingly aerodynamic Cessna 206.

At the end of 1997, the company launched the latest variants namely the Cesnna 206H and Cessna T206H which were equipped with turbocharge engines. Both of these variants have operated in various services with defense forces from Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Guyana, India, Israel, Mexico, Malaysia, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Cessna Turbo Stationair

Cessna Turbo Stationair Specs

Cessna Turbo Stationair can be used as light commercial airplanes, private / light sport aircraft, business aircraft, and decorative aircraft. This aircraft has dimensions which include a length of 8.6 m, height 2.8 m, wingspan 10.97 m, and a wing area of ​​16.17 m².

Cessna Turbo Stationair aircraft can be operated during the day or night. The fuselage made of aluminum alloy makes Stationair aircraft proven to be corrosion resistant, so it can be operated in a variety of weather conditions. The aircraft is equipped with a fixed tricycle type landing gear and can be modified into a ski board for amphibious support.

Cessna Turbo Stationair Engine and Performance

The Cessna Turbo Stationair is powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A single piston engine with a turbocharged engine. The engine can produce a maximum power output of 310 hp to drive McCauley's constant speed three-bladed metal propeller with ice boots.

Cessna Turbo Stationair aircraft can fly with a maximum cruise speed of 298 km / h with a maximum range of up to 703 nm (1,302 km). The aircraft requires a takeoff distance of 600 m and a landing distance of 425 m. The aircraft service ceiling is 26,000 ft (7,925 m).

Cessna Turbo Stationair cockpit

Cessna Turbo Stationair Cockpit and Avionics

the Cessna Turbo Stationair's cockpit is integrated with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite. The glass cockpit is equipped with two 26.4 cm active matrix LCDs to display all the flight, engine and main sensor data in real time.

Furthermore, the Cessna Turbo Stationair can also be optionally installed with the GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) and Flight Director (FD), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Garmin SafeTaxiTM and Garmin FliteCharts as standard equipment.

Cessna Turbo Stationair interior

Cessna Turbo Stationair Cabin and Interior

The Cessna Turbo Stationair cabin is 3.7 m long, 1.08 m wide, and 1.3 m high. The cabin can accommodate up to 6 passengers side by side or can be configured into four spatial arrangements namely only pilots, one pilot and one passenger, pilot and three passengers, and pilot and five passengers. The cabin is equipped with an access door with a height of 1.04 m and a width of 0.885 m. The cargo area is accessed through the clamshell door on the exterior cargo pod.

Cessna Turbo Stationair Price and Orders

The price of the latest Cessna Turbo Stationair light air sport aircraft is around US $ 714,000. At present more than 4,000 aircraft have been ordered and operate in various services throughout the world.

Sunday, 17 November 2019

Cessna Skylane Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Cessna Skylane Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – The Cessna Skylane is a piston-engine light sport aircraft (LSA) with capacity of 4 passengers manufactured by Cessna, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation. This aircraft has been produced since 1956 with a variant of 182. Until now, the Cessna has built more than 20,000 units of Skylane aircraft. Cessna launched the latest variant of the 182T Skylane in 2000.

Cessna Skylane aircraft are certified to the requirements of the US FAA Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23 through amendments 23-6, including day, night, VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). Enhancements for the aircraft include stainless steel control cables and corrosion inspection of the whole body epoxy. The 182T Skylane variant was certified on February 23, 2001 and is the only variant in production to date.

Cessna Skylane light sport aircraft

Cessna Skylane Specs

The Cessna Skylane fuselage has a high wing monoplane design which is equipped with a supporting post on each wing. The fuselage is made of all-metal (mostly aluminum alloy), while the engine cover and wingtip are made of fiberglass though. This aircraft is equipped with a fixed tricycle type landing gear.

The overall dimensions of the Cessna Skylane include 8.84 m in length, 2.84 m in height, 10.97 m in wingspan, and 16.17 m² in wing area. This aircraft has a gross weight of 1,406 kg for take-off and 1,338 kg for landing. The aircraft can carry a maximum payload of up to 431 kg.

Cessna Skylane Engine and Performance

The Cessna 182T Skylane is powered by a Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 single piston engine. The engine can produce a maximum power output of 230 hp to drive a McCauley three-bladed metal propeller constant speed.

Cessna Skylane aircraft can fly with a maximum cruise speed of 269 km / h and have a maximum range of up to 915 nm (1,695 km). The aircraft requires takeoff and landing distances of 461 m and 411 m, respectively. The aircraft service ceiling is 5,517 m.

Cessna Skylane cockpit

Cessna Skylane Cockpit and Avionics

The Cessna 182T Skylane glass cockpit is integrated with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics. The cockpit is equipped with two active 26.4 cm matrix LCDs to display all the flight, engine and main sensor data in real time. With an improved graphical interface, stronger hardware, higher resolution display, additional functionality will increase situational awareness of pilots when flying aircraft.

In addition, the Cessna Skylane can also be optionally installed with the Garmin Automatic Flight Control System GFC 700 (AFCS) and Flight Director (FD), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Garmin SafeTaxiTM and Garmin FliteCharts as standard equipment.

Cessna Skylane interior

Cessna Skylane Cabin and Interior

The Cessna Skylane cabin can accommodate four passengers, including pilots. The cabin is 3.4 m long, 1.07 m wide, and 1.2 m high. The cabin is accessed through 2 doors found on each side. Luggage area and luggage nets are behind the rear passenger seat. The aircraft's luggage capacity is 91 kg.

Cessna Skylane Price and Orders

The price of the latest Cessna Skylane light sport aircraft is around US $ 515,000. This aircraft is most often used for personal use / light sport, small business use and as a coach. Cessna has nearly 300 Cessna Pilot Centers (CPC) worldwide.

The Cessna 182 Skylane variant is currently operating with the US Civil Air Patrol as a platform for digital search and rescue satellite imaging systems and has been operated by defense forces in Argentina, Belize, Canada, Guatemala, Lesotho, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Friday, 15 November 2019

Cessna Skyhawk Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Cessna Skyhawk Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Cessna Skyhawk is a piston-engine light sport aircraft (LSA) with capacity of 4 passengers produced by Cessna, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation. This aircraft can be used in a variety of operations, including personal and small business use, as well as trainer aircraft. Cessna has built nearly 300 Cessna Pilot Centers (CPC) worldwide. Originally the aircraft was known as the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and first flew in 1955, the aircraft began to be produced a year after. The latest variant of this aircraft is the JT-A Turbo Skyhawk which was certified by EASA and FAA in June 2017. Currently the company is also developing an electric-powered Skyhawk aircraft.

Cessna Skyhawk light sport aircraft

Cessna Skyhawk Specs

The Cessna Skyhawk fuselage is made of aluminum alloy which is resistant to corrosion, so the aircraft can be operated in a variety of weather conditions. Overall, the dimensions of the aircraft include a length of 8.3 m, height 2.7 m, wingspan 11.00 m and a wing area of ​​16.17 sq m.

This aircraft has a fixed tricycle type landing gear that is strong and can absorb shocks. The wheels are equipped with hydraulically driven disc brakes for handling and stable driving stability on the ground. The aircraft also has a high-intensity discharge lamp (HID) to support operation at night.

Cessna Skyhawk Engine and Performance

The Cessna Skyhawk is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A single piston engine that can produce thrust of 180 hp. This engine drives a fixed-pitch two-bladed McCauley metal propeller.

Cessa Skyhawk can fly with a maximum cruising speed of 230 km/ h to a maximum range of 640 nm (1,185 km). This aircraft requires takeoff distance and landing distance, 497 m and 407 m, respectively. the aircraft service ceiling is 14,000 ft (4,267 m).

Cessna Skyhawk cockpit

Cessna Skyhawk Cockpit and Avionics

The Cessna Skyhawk cockpit is integrated with the G1000 NXi avionics suite supplied by Garmin. The cockpit is equipped with two active 26.4 cm matrix LCDs that display all flight data including synthetic terrain, flight hazards, flight path markers, highways, engines and main sensors in real time.

Avionik G1000 also presents weather XM WX satellite with XM satellite radio that can be activated by subscription. It integrates with transponders and dual navigation / communication / WAAS / GPS equipment. The Skyhawk variant also comes with a Garmin GFC 700 flight control system that is fully integrated with airspeed, high speed protection, pitch restraints, and paired VNAV. This system provides precise lateral and vertical guidance and capabilities.

Cessna Skyhawk interior

Cessna Skyhawk Cabin and Interior

The Cessna Skyhawk cabin is 3.6 m long, 1.00 m wide and 1.2 m high. The cabin can be configured for four passengers, one or two pilots, and two-seat bench seats. Two doors are provided on each side of the cabin to facilitate passenger entry and exit. The cabin is equipped with 54 kg luggage which is behind the rear seat and is accessed through a special door.

The lighting system in the cab can be adjusted as needed. Specifically in the pilot cabin equipped with colored sun protection features to reduce cockpit glare and eye fatigue when flying a plane.

Cessna Skyhawk Price and Orders

The price of the latest Cessna Skyhawk light sport aircraft is around US $ 310,000. At present, Cessna has received orders for more than 43,000 Skyhawk aircraft and all of them have been sent to various operators throughout the world. In August 2009, the company sent five new Cessna Skyhawks to Northwestern Michigan College to train students.

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Eviation Alice Commuter Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Eviation Alice Commuter Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Eviation Alice Commuter is a regional electric-powered airplane with zero emissions which is being developed by Eviation Aircraft, Israel. This aircraft is designed to carry up to nine passengers and two crews in accordance with FAA Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23, this aircraft is a fully electric commercial business aircraft that is fully qualified.

The Eviation Alice prototype was introduced at the 53rd International Paris Air Show in 2019. The aircraft is currently in the development and testing phase and its first flight is expected to take place in 2020. It is estimated that the aircraft certification program will be completed in 2021, before its commercial launch in next.

Eviation Alice Commuter

Eviation Alice Commuter Specs

The Eviation Alice airframe was built using lightweight carbon fiber composite materials supplied by Carboman Group's subsidiary, Multiplast. Composite materials will offer a lightweight airframe while maintaining its strength. This aircraft has a fixed wing design, low wing configuration, and v-tail rear structure.

Takeoff and landing operations are supported by regular tricycle type retractable landing gear. The landing gear wheel was supplied by Magnaghi Aeronautica. Overall the Eviation Alice aircraft has a length of 12.2 m, wingspan reaches 16.12 m and the maximum take-off weight is 6,350 kg.

The Eviation Alice uses a distributed propulsion system consisting of a five-bladed main propeller, which is reinforced by a pair of additional propeller thrusters mounted at the wingtips. The propeller is specially developed by the Hartzell Propeller company. The main propeller propellers are able to take off and land in the event of an emergency wingtip.

The blades are made of carbon fiber material, with the leading edge of cobalt nickel. The wingtip propellers help reduce the induced drag, while the motor helps with the self-balancing evaporating operation.

Eviation Alice Commuter Engine and Performance

The Eviation Alice aircraft is powered by three electric motors which generate thrust of 260 kW each. The power source to drive the engine comes from a 900 kWh lithium-ion battery whose charge can be 100% recharged in two to three hours. Electric drive motors are supplied by Siemens and MagniX.

Eviation Alice has a maximum allowable speed of 630 km / h and a maximum cruise speed of 482 km / h at an altitude of 10,000 ft. The aircraft can go up to 30,000 ft and is capable of flying up to a range of 1,046 km on a single charge and offers 45 minutes of backup power in the event of an emergency.

Eviation Alice cockpit

Eviation Alice Commuter Cockpit and Avionics

Eviation Alice's cockpit equipped with a large windshield offers better lighting. The cockpit can accommodate two crew members consisting of a pilot and co-pilot. This aircraft integrates Honeywell avionics and fly-by-wire flight systems. The aircraft is also equipped with a thermal management system to maintain the temperature of the electric engine unit and an autonomous landing system.

Eviation Alice interior

Eviation Alice Commuter Cabin and Interior

The pressurized cab of the Eviation Alice aircraft offers spacious and comfortable seating for 9 passengers, with direct access to the aisle for everyone. The aircraft will have low operating costs given its all-composite structure and electrical energy source, which also produces zero emissions and low noise levels.

Eviation Alice Commuter Price and Orders

The price of the Eviation Alice Commuter electric aircraft is around US $ 4 million. Although the aircraft is currently under development, US regional airline Cape Air has ordered Eviation Alice with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2022.

Monday, 11 November 2019

Saab 2000 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Saab 2000 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Saab 2000 is a regional turboprop engine developed by Saab Aircraft, Sweden. The Saab 2000 aircraft made its first flight in March 1992 and entered service with the launch customer Crossair (now Switzerland) in 1994. The Saab 2000 aircraft is an extended version of the Saab 340.

The Saab 2000 aircraft is being developed as an early warning and air control variant (AEWC). This variant is equipped with Saab Systems Erieye PS-890 which sided with the spine which looked like a surveillance radar. Another variant is the Saab 2000FI, a flight inspection mission aircraft developed for the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau.

Saab 2000 Jetliner

Saab 2000 Specs

The design of the Saab 2000 airframe is based on the Saab 340. The aircraft is integrated with low wings and a conventional tail. The aircraft propulsion system is a six-bladed type Dowty R381 propeller system. The propeller is equipped with electric de-icing. Overall, Saab 2000 has a length of 27.28 m, a fuselage diameter of 2.31 m, a height of 7.73 m, and a wingspan of 24.76 m.

The Saab 2000 aircraft has two integral fuel tanks mounted on the wing. The tank can hold fuel with a total capacity of 5,300 l. The fuel system is equipped with a gravity overwing refueling station on each wing and one pressure refueling station on the right wing.

Saab 2000 Engine and Performance

The Saab 2000 aircraft are powered by two Rolls-Royce Allison AE 2100A turboprop engines. Each engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 3,096 kW and is equipped with Lucas Aerospace Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). The aircraft is equipped with an additional Sundstrand power unit providing power for engine start and for the air conditioning system.

Saab 2000 aircraft can fly with a maximum cruise speed of 685 km / h and have a maximum range of 2,868 km. High speed performance allows airline operators to exchange fleet schedules with jets on 500 nm routes. The aircraft can carry 50 passengers to destinations of more than 1,000 nm in three hours flight time.


Saab 2000 interior

Saab 2000 Cabin and Interior

The Saab 2000 cabin is 16.7 m long and 2.16 m wide. The cabin is configured in one aisle with three-parallel seating arrangements to accommodate 50 to 58 passengers. The cabin is equipped with an active Ultra Electronics noise control system. The aircraft is equipped with a Pacific Scientific fire detection system, a Kidde Graviner fire extinguisher system, AC Hamilton Standard Recircair and an environmental control system that uses air from the engine. The pressurized and air-conditioned cabin will make passengers feel comfortable when on the plane.

Saab 2000 cockpit

Saab 2000 Cockpit and Avionics

The Saab 2000 cockpit is equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite with an integrated avionics processor (IAP), engine indication and crew warning system (EICAS) and traffic warning systems and impact avoidance systems (TCAS). Flight control systems include the Post and Attitude Reference System (AHRS) and the Digital Air Data System (DADS).

The Saab 2000 navigation suite includes an inertia reference system, Rockwell Collins WR-840 solid-state weather radar with an optional turbulence detection radar. The cockpit has Swedlow panel windshield which is electrically heated.

Saab 2000 Price and Orders

The price of the Saab 2000 aircraft is around US $ 15 million. There are 60 Saab 2000 aircraft operating throughout the world in France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Marshall Islands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. However, aircraft production had stopped in 1999.

Saab Aircraft, headquartered in Washington DC, leases around 289 Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft to 25 airlines. Airlines that rented Saab 2000 included AirJet of France, Lithuanian Airlines, AeroLitoral of Mexico, Transwest Air of Canada, Blue 1 (formerly Air Botnia) from Finland and OLT GmbH from Germany.

Saturday, 9 November 2019

Epic E1000 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Epic E1000 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – The Epic E1000 is a single-engine turboprop aircraft with a capacity of six passengers designed and manufactured by Epic Aircraft. The first flight of the E1000 was made in December 2015 at Bend Airport. On its first flight, the aircraft conducted a series of 20-minute tests that focused on assessing general handling quality and operational performance systems.

The Epic E1000 aircraft is designed to meet the market needs for high-cost and high-speed aircraft. This will support individual owner, company pilots, fractional and charter operations.

Epic E1000

Epic E1000 Specs

The E1000 fuselage is built with sophisticated carbon fiber composite materials. The fuselage has a high strength-to-weight ratio, superior wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and improved aerodynamics. Overall, the E1000 aircraft has a length of 10.92 m, a height of 3.81 m, a wingspan of 13 m, and a wing area of ??18.9 m2.

The E1000 aircraft is equipped with a rough trailing link landing gear wheel which includes a controllable nose wheel, single disc brake driven by Parker, hydraulically driven. This aircraft can make smooth landings on paved and non-paved surfaces.

Other features on the E1000 aircraft include an automatic fuel balancer system, aircraft control system, de-icing equipment including pneumatic shoes on the wings, plus a windshield, and a heated propeller.

Epic E1000 Engine and Performance

The Epic E1000 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada type PT6A-67A single turboprop engine that produces output power up to 1,200 hp. This aircraft has a fuel capacity of 300 gal, including 288 gal of fuel that can be used and the rest as a backup.

Epic E1000 aircraft can fly with a maximum cruise speed of 374 mph (602 km / h). This aircraft has a maximum range of 1,385 nm, an economic range of 1,650 nm, and a service ceiling of 34,000 ft (10,000 m).

The Epic E1000's empty weight is 4,400 lb, while the maximum take-off weight is 7,500 lb. It can carry a maximum load of up to 1,120 lb. with full fuel. The aircraft's takeoff and landing distances are 1,600 feet and 1,840 feet respectively.

Epic E1000 interior

Epic E1000 Cabin and Interior

The spacious E1000 cabin can accommodate six passengers. Overall, the cabin is 4.6 m long, 1.4 m wide, and 1.5 m high. The cabin has a large head and leg room, which can accommodate pilots and passengers as high as 2.4 m. The interior of the E100 aircraft includes upgraded passenger seating with enhanced cabin facilities and extended storage.

The Epic E1000's cabin is equipped with a variety of modern features which include a headset jack, power port, beverage holder, air ventilation, and LED reading lamp that can be adjusted with the fingertips. It is also equipped with pressurization and outflow solutions Enviro-systems, and air-conditioning systems that can be operated on land.

Epic E1000 cockpit

Epic E1000 Cockpit and Avionics

The Epic E1000 all-digital cockpit is integrated with three Garmin G1000 avionics screens. The flight information display displayed through the screen includes synthetic vision, engine and airframe interfaces, as well as weather, traffic, and automatic dependent surveillance (ADS-B) broadcast systems. The avionics suite includes GPS, carbon fiber yoke facilities with skin details, one-handed flight operations, and integration with e-tablets and EFB devices.

The Epic E1000 aircraft is also equipped with a Garmin GTS 825 traffic avoidance system (TAS), and IntelliFlight 2100 autopilot. It also includes digital backup instruments, XM weather, Jeppesen unlock cards, optional radars, iridium transceivers, and radar altimeters.

Epic E1000 Price

The price of the latest Epic E1000 aircraft is around US $ 3.25 million. A number of E1000 aircraft orders have been received by Epic Aircraft, aircraft shipments begin immediately after achieving type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2016.

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Evektor EV-55 Outback Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price

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Evektor EV-55 Outback Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price – Evektor EV-55 Outback is a lightweight twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft designed and manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik, Czech Republic. The EV-55 Outback was launched in March 2010. And made its first flight in June 2011 at Kunovice Airport. The aircraft completed flight tests in two fuel weight configurations in June 2013 and obtained EASA certification in 2018. The aircraft entered service in 2019.

The EV-55 Outback aircraft is produced in three configuration versions, namely the passenger version, the cargo version, and the passenger-cargo version (combination). This aircraft is designed for passenger and cargo transportation, search and rescue, aerial photography and surveillance missions. It can take off from and land on unprepared airstrips and short runways, even in bad conditions.

Evektor EV-55 Outback

Evektor EV-55 Outback Specs

The EV-55 Outback's fuselage has a high-wing monoplane design with a horizontal stabilizer hinged at the top of the fins. The fuselage is built with a strong metal construction made of composite materials. The aircraft's exterior includes a glass nose and five convex windows on both sides of the fuselage. Overall, the EV-55 Outback has a length of 14.35 m, a height of 4.66 m, and a wingspan of 16.10 m. The tailplane span is 4.80 m.

The landing mechanism of the EV-55 Outback aircraft is a retractable three-wheeled landing gear. The length of the wheel base is 4.17 m and the wheel trajectory is 2.92 m. The aircraft is also equipped with a pneumatic boot that allows the aircraft to operate in complicated icing conditions.

Evektor EV-55 Outback specs

Evektor EV-55 Outback Engine and Performance

The Evektor EV-55 Outback is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-21 turboprop engines. Each engine is capable of producing a maximum output power of 399 kW (535 hp) to drive two four-blade AVIA AV-844 propellers. The propeller is made of composite material and can rotate at a constant speed of 2,200 rpm.

This engine is combined with a single-stage centrifugal compressor, multistage axial, backflow burners, one-stage compressor turbine, reduction reduction gearbox and electronic engine control system. Overall, the PT6A-21 engine has a length of 1.57 m and a diameter of 0.48 m. The time between engine repairs is 3,600 hours.

The Evektor EV-55 Outback aircraft has a maximum speed of 408 km / h and a kiosk speed of 148 km / h. The aircraft can ride at 8.5 m / s. The maximum distance is 2,258 km. Service ceiling is 8,839 m. The take-off and landing distances are 610 m and 650 m respectively.

Evektor EV-55 Outback interior

Evektor EV-55 Outback Cabin and Interior

The spacious EV-55 Outback cabin can accommodate 9 to 14 passengers with a distance of 0.84 m between seats. It is suitable for short distances. The total baggage volume is 3.2 m3. The cabin can be easily reconfigured for various roles in just 20 minutes. Overall, the cabin of the EV-55 Outback aircraft is 5.02 m long, 1.61 m wide, and 1.37 m high.

The cargo version EV-55 Outback aircraft can carry a maximum load of 1,824 kg in a standard container. It will feature a 1.25 m wide entrance and 1.31 m high on the back side to load and unload. Cargo space in the cabin is distributed to smaller sections through nets.

Meanwhile, the passenger-cargo version of the EV-55 Outback (combination) has a cabin with space configuration for cargo in the front and passenger seat in the back.

Evektor EV-55 Outback cockpit

Evektor EV-55 Outback Cockpit and Avionics

The EV-55 Outback's all-digital cockpit is equipped with two main flight screens that are compatible with LCD and multifunctional screens to show navigation, flight instrumentation, fuel and engine related data to the flight crew. The cockpit can accommodate two crew members, consisting of a pilot and co-pilot.

The EV-55 Outback is equipped with the SmartDeck avionics suite provided by CMC Electronics. The avionics suite includes flight display controllers, integrated digital autopilot, top voice recorders, global satellite navigation units, sensor reference systems, magnetometers, data concentrator units, audio panels, signal beacon receivers, S Mode transponders, and storm transponders.

Meanwhile, other avionics include automatic direction finders, distance measuring equipment, field awareness and warning systems, traffic advisory systems, global positioning systems, synthetic vision systems, radar altimeters, weather radars, horizontal situational indicators, air speed indicators, HF receivers , and satellite weather receiver.

Evektor EV-55 Outback Price and Orders

The price of the latest Evektor EV-55 Outback aircraft is around US $ 4 million. Evektor received a contract from AeroGeo in October 2012 for 9 Outback EV-55 Outback aircraft, including the option to supply 20 more aircraft until 2020.

In March 2015, Evektor received an order from APFT Services for the delivery of two EV-55 Outback aircraft. In the same year, Senai Airport Terminal Services also ordered two EV-55 Outback aircraft and delivered in 2017.

Guangdong Long Hao Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Evektor for 50 EV-55 Outback aircraft, in November 2015.

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Dornier Seawings Seastar Specs, Cockpit, Interior, and Price

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Dornier Seawings Seastar Specs, Cockpit, Interior, and Price – Dornier Seawings Seastar is a sophisticated amphibious aircraft being developed by Dornier Seawings, a joint venture of the Wuxi Industrial Development Group in China and the Dornier family in Germany. Airplane production began in February 2016 and was certified by EASA in April 2017, while aircraft shipments began in 2018. These aircraft can operate on land and at sea level. Seastar aircraft can be configured to support a variety of operations including VIP, commercial, government or corporate missions, cargo transportation, and ambulances.

The first new generation Seastar aircraft was launched on 18 August 2017 at Oberpfaffenhoffen and was prepared for its first flight in the first half of 2019, for 2020 type certification. Sumitomo, hydraulic gear that can be controlled with hydraulic electricity, five-blades MT composite blades, and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135As engine.

Dornier Seawings Seastar Amphibious Aircraft

Dornier Seawings Seastar Specs

The Seastar fuselage features a hull made from all-composite materials with high durability. The aircraft is equipped with landing wheels and fuel tanks in the sponsons on both sides of the fuselage, making it possible to handle water and a low center of gravity for the aircraft. Overall, the Dornier Seawings Seastar aircraft has a length of 12.7 m, a height of 4.73 m, and a wingspan of 17.74 m. It has a wing area of ​​30.60 m², 4.15 m wheelbase, and 2.73 m track wheel.

Seastar aircraft has a road weight of 4,650 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of 4,600 kg. It can carry a useful load of 1,361 kg. The maximum landing weight of an aircraft on land is 4,500 kg and on water is 4,600 kg.

Dornier Seawings Seastar Engine and Performance

The Dornier Seastar is powered by two Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines of the PT6A-135A type. Each engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 478 kW (650 shp). The propulsion mechanism of the aircraft is in the form of two five-bladed McCauley 4HFR34C760 / 95DA propellers produced by MT Propeller. The time between repairs is 3,600 hours and fuel capacity is 1,734 l.

Seastar aircraft can fly with a maximum cruise speed of 333 km / hour and a stall speed of 120 km / hour. This aircraft has a maximum range of 1,667 km and a maximum operating height of 4,573 m. The maximum flight time is 7.5 hours, the take-off distance on land is 564 m, and on water 762 m. The landing distance of planes on land is 686 m, while on water is 756 m. Climbing rate of the aircraft with two engines is 396 mpm, while that with a single engine is 159 mpm.

Dornier Seawings Seastar Cockpit

Dornier Seawings Seastar Cockpit and Avionics

The Seastar cockpit is integrated with the sophisticated Primus Epic 2.0 avionics suite supplied by Honeywell. The avionics suite includes advanced vision, communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management systems. Synthetic vision systems and electronic checklists were also installed that increase situational awareness using Honeywell interactive navigation, thereby reducing pilot workload.

The cockpit is equipped with four 10-inch LCD to display all flight information.
This includes simplified navigation that provides graphical flight planning, a view of the environment around the aircraft, and safer flights with warnings during taxis, takeoffs and landing.

Dornier Seawings Seastar Interior

Dornier Seawings Seastar Cabin and Interior

The spacious Seastar cabin can accommodate up to 12 passengers in addition to two crew members. The cabin is equipped with large windows on each side, thus increasing passenger comfort with natural lighting and outside visibility. Sliding doors are provided for easy access from the cabin to the luggage compartment. The cabin has a length of 4 m, a height of 1.4 m, a width of 1.65 m and a total volume of 8.23 ​​m³. The cabin also has a luggage compartment with a volume of 1.63 m³ which has a capacity of up to 180 kg.

Dornier Seastar aircraft are offered in three cabin configurations, namely the VIP configuration which is equipped with six leather seats and toilets, the Corporate Configuration which is equipped with nine seats with a wide flat floor, and the Commuter Configuration with 12 seats. While the aircraft's interior can be adjusted to the operator's request.

Dornier Seawings Seastar Price

The price of the latest Dornier Seawings Seastar amphibious aircraft is around US $ 7.21 million. At present, Dornier Seawings has received up to 60 Seastar aircraft and will be delivered as soon as the aircraft's development is complete.

Sunday, 3 November 2019

Boeing 737-800BCF Specs, Payload, Cockpit, and Price

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Boeing 737-800BCF Specs, Payload, Cockpit, and Price – The 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter or commonly abbreviated as 737-800BCF is a cargo transportation aircraft (freighter) developed by Boeing, United States. This aircraft was converted by Boeing from 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft to meet the demand for express cargo transportation on domestic routes. Boeing launched the 737-800BCF program in early 2016 and has obtained certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Civil Aviation Administration of China, and the Russian Federal Air Transportation Agency. The first 737-800BCF aircraft entered service with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) in April 2018.

Boeing 737-800BCF Freighter

Boeing 737-800BCF Specs

The 737-800BCF fuselage is based on the 737 Next-Generation passenger aircraft. These aircraft are equipped with winglets to improve fuel efficiency and flight performance. Boeing ensures that this aircraft has lower operating costs for each tonne payload compared to standard cargo on the 737 series.

The 737-800BCF aircraft has a hydraulically controlled tricycle type landing gear equipped with oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers. The main wheel unit pulls back, while the double nose wheel is pulled forward. Overall 737-800BCF has a length of 39.5 m, wingspan 35.8 m, and height of 12.6 m. The maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the aircraft is 79,000 kg, while the maximum landing weight is 66,350 kg.

Boeing claims 737-800BCF aircraft can reduce logistics and maintenance costs because it shares many components and systems with 737 Next-Generation passenger aircraft. The high level of similarity with other Boeing passenger fleets ensures an easy pilot transition without delay.

Boeing 737-800BCF Engine and Performance

The 737-800BCF aircraft is powered by two CFM56-7BE turbofan engines. Each engine can provide a maximum thrust of 32,900 lb. The engine combines several improvements to the propulsion system such as blades, propellers and newly optimized rotors. This minimizes fuel and carbon dioxide (CO2) consumption, as well as nitrous oxide (NO) emissions.

With the thrust of the engine, the 737-800BCF aircraft was able to fly with a maximum cruising speed of Mach 0.82 and reach a distance of 3,700 km when fully charged. It can carry fuel loads up to 26,025 l.

Boeing 737-800BCF Cockpit

Boeing 737-800BCF Cockpit and Avionics

The 737-800BCF cockpit accommodates space for pilots and co-pilots. The all-digital cockpit is installed with a public display system (CDS) supplied by Honeywell. The system integrates six liquid crystal screens (LCDs) to display all flight information, including: flight instruments, navigation data, engine parameters, and other flight characteristics.

The 737-800BCF aircraft can be equipped with a head-up display (HUD), a vertical situation display, a global navigation system landing system (GNSS), and a dual flight management system.

Boeing 737-800BCF Specs

Boeing 737-800BCF Cargo Capacity

The 737-800BCF aircraft is capable of carrying up to 23,900 kg of cargo. The volume limit of the aircraft's loading capacity is 20,760 kg. The main deck offers 141.5 m³ of cargo space, while the lower deck provides 43.7 m³ of bulk cargo. The aircraft is equipped with large cargo doors, cargo handling systems, and seating for four staff or passengers. In addition, 737-800BCF also has a capacity for 12 pallet positions that can hold 11 pallets measuring 88 in x 125 in standard and one pallet measuring 88 in x 62 in.

Boeing 737-800BCF Price and Orders

The price of the latest Boeing 737-800BCF is around US $ 106.1 million. Boeing received a contract from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) for the delivery of 15 737-800BCF aircraft in 2016. GECAS received the first aircraft from Boeing as a customer launch of 737-800BCF in April 2018. A contract for 35 additional Boeing 737-800BCF was made in July 2018 .

ASL Aviation Holdings DAC signed an agreement with Boeing for 20 737-800BCF aircraft in June 2019. The agreement includes ten firm orders and ten options. Deliveries are scheduled for 2020.

Boeing received 120 orders from the SpiceJet SpiceXpress cargo Division for the 737-800BCF aircraft in September 2019.