Model 500T Utility Aircraft - Explorer Aircraft

Model 500T

Explorer 500T

The Explorer 500T is the new turbine powered workhorse of the Explorer family of aircraft. Equipped with ten fully-tracked seats with flexible configuration to accommodate cargo, passenger or other operations. The spacious cabin provides optimal safety, comfort and panoramic views. The flat cabin floor accommodates bulky cargo, and the integral belly cargo 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.

Explorer 500T Specifications

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed

180 ktas

Max Cruise Speed

200 ktas

Stalling Speed
(Flaps Down)

60 ktas

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 gal

1050 l

Power plant

Pratt & Whitney Canada
PT6A-140A

867 hp

4 Blade Hartzell Propeller

Internal Dimensions

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

Overall

250 cu ft

7.1 cu m

Cargo Pod

50 cu ft

1.4 cu m

Weight & loadings

Weight Empty

3400 lbs

1542 kg

Max Takeoff Weight

6600 lbs

2993 kg

Max Useful Load

3200 lbs

1451 kg

Max Wing Loading

30 psf

Max Power Loading

11 lb/hp

*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.

Explorer Series

Model 500T

Explorer 500T Specifications