Turbine Explorer 500T
The Explorer 500T is the new turbine powered workhorse of the Explorer family of aircraft. This ten seat aircraft provides versatility whether you operate your own private or business aircraft or you earn a living by operating aircraft. The large roomy cabin provides safety and comfort for passengers with a panoramic view out of the large cabin windows. The flat cabin floor accommodates bulky cargo, and the integrally molded cargo pod provides an additional 50 cu. ft. of space, bringing the total cargo volume to 300 cu. ft.
The 500T's performance surpasses that of today's aging fleet of light twins and it carries more cargo and people, but with single engine operating costs.
Specifications
All specifications are preliminary, based on manufacturer's calculations, and subject to change. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.
Dimensions External
Wing span |
47 ft 4 in |
14.43 m |
Wing aspect ratio |
11.3 |
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Length overall |
31 ft 9 in |
9.68 m |
Height overall |
15 ft 6 in |
4.72 m |
Dimensions Internal
Cabin length |
11 ft 0 in |
3.35 m |
Max width |
5 ft 1 in |
1.55 m |
Max height |
4 ft 5 in |
1.35 m |
Volume |
250 cu ft |
7.1 cu m |
Cargo pod |
50 cu ft
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1.4 cu m |
Weights & Loadings
Weight empty |
3800 lbs |
1723 kg |
Max takeoff weight |
6600 lbs |
2993 kg |
Max useful load |
2800 lbs |
1270 kg |
Max wing loading |
30 psf |
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Max power loading |
11 lb/HP |
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Performance
Cruise speed |
180 KTAS |
Max cruise speed |
200 KTAS |
Stalling speed (flaps down) |
61 KT |
Max rate of climb, sea level |
1000 ft/ min |
Service ceiling |
25000 ft |
7600 m |
Takeoff distance, ground roll |
1200 ft |
365 m |
Max range |
950 nm |
Fuel
Integral wing fuel tanks |
277 gallons |
1050 litres |
Power Plant
Pratt & Whitney PT6-135B |
600 HP |
4 blade Hartzell propeller |
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