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Old 27th Aug 2011, 06:59
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Oh I just mentioned it as unusual cause most of the people here on Pprune, who are mostly low timer pilots looking for their first jobs and seeking info for TRs usually talk about B737s, A320s and ATRs.

Since you asked a much broader question about a GA aircraft, you got me interested and I went through the DGCA A/Cs list for you.

560 XL is medium sized business jet, 7-9 capacity with a range good enough for domestic purposes- 2000NM (Needs a refueling stop even between Mumbai- Dubai with full loads).
goes for around 2 lacs INR an hour.

Customer profile- whoever could spend that kind of money I guess. I see four NSOPs operating this aircraft ind India.

It was originally meant to compete with twin turboprops like the B200 or the PA 31.
Comparable aircraft in India seem to be Cessna 550, Citation II and Hawker 800- 850- 900.- all with similar seating capacity and range.

The most economical aircraft for that range and capacity without compromising much on the speed - would have to be the P180 Avanti - we have four of those in India.

I am just a low timer pilot who likes to read about aircrafts. Guess you would already know all that I have mentioned here...
If you are looking for a really serious opinion about this aircraft I know a few people who worked on this aircraft before and they might be able to help you.
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