GippsAero GA10
| GA10 Airvan | |
|---|---|
| 300px | |
| GA10 prototype | |
| Role | Utility aircraft/Transport |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | GippsAero |
| First flight | 1 May 2012 |
| Produced | 2012-present |
| Developed from | Gippsland GA8 |
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Design and development
After successful development of the 8-seat GA8 Airvan piston-engined aircraft, the design has been stretched and re-engined with a turboprop engine to increase seating and payload capacity, resulting in the GA10.[2] With many piston-engined GA-8 aircraft being operated in remote areas, the JetA/JetA1-powered GA-10 is intended to appeal to general aviation customers.
The GA10 retains the aerodynamic design of the GA8 and the intent is to retain as many current production parts as possible.[3] Similarly to the GA8, a STOL kit will be developed for the GA10.
Its 20-minute first flight was completed in May 2012,[4] with the aircraft planning for type certification to FAR 23 standard in mid-2013.[3][5]
Anticipated performance figures have not yet been released, but a design requirement is for a five-hour endurance with eight occupants (including pilot), and a maximum fuel load of 550 litres.[3]
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 9 passengers or 635 kg freight (with full fuel)
- Empty weight: 2300 lb (1066 kg)
- Gross weight: 4750 lb (2150 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2 turboprop engine, 450 hp (313 kW)
Performance
- Range: 700 miles ( km)
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Service ceiling: 20,000 ft ( m)
See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
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