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Old 5th Jan 2006, 19:05
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Re: New 4 Seat Piston Twin

Predicted performance figures for the P2006T include a 75% cruise speed of 147 knots, 53 knot stall, a rate-of-climb of 1,400 ft/min (with single-engine ROC of 350 ft/min), an empty weight of only 630 kg, and a useful load of 460 kg for a maximum all-up weight of 1,090 kg.
100 HP Rotax sounds scary, there is a reason why Katana's went for the
Lycoming engines( or was it Continental). Not a fantastic track record for the Rotax.
MTOW is basically the same as a Cessna 172 (2550lbs)
Cruise speed is the same as a Cessna 182.
With 4 adults( 180 lbs each) leaves 46 gallons of fuel.
That's about 2.5 hrs flight time with reserves, 2.5* 140 kts= 350 miles.
And it looks almost identical to the P68 Partenavia, except for the rectract. gear.
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