F50 Questions
Only limit was 5min at max power, same as most engines.
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I wonder if down the track a charter company will use the Piaggio P.180 Avanti? That turboprop is very quick and could cater for the 6-10 seat market..
Just a thought.
I wouldnt mind that plane as my transport.
Just a thought.
I wouldnt mind that plane as my transport.
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Saintly. I would think the F60 cruise speed and overall performance would be very similar to the F50.
The Dornier 328 Turboprop was good for about 335 knots. With the optional oxygen mask system the aircraft was certified for FL310 (31,000 feet)
The Dornier 328 Turboprop was good for about 335 knots. With the optional oxygen mask system the aircraft was certified for FL310 (31,000 feet)
Saintly. AN used cruise speeds of 240 kts for the F27 and 270 kts for the F50.
There was an F27 (VH-FNW) that was capable of cruising at 270 kts if set up correctly.
There was an F27 (VH-FNW) that was capable of cruising at 270 kts if set up correctly.
Saintly. AN used cruise speeds of 240 kts for the F27 and 270 kts for the F50.
There was an F27 (VH-FNW) that was capable of cruising at 270 kts if set up correctly.
There was an F27 (VH-FNW) that was capable of cruising at 270 kts if set up correctly.
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So despite the F50 being seen as a workhorse and a good reliable aircraft...it sounds like the F50 was a "slow turboprop" compared to the Dornier 328, Dash 8-300 in term of 50-seater aircraft. Perhaps this is why Qantas never bought F50s and maybe why the F50 never (or hardly flew) in the USA because the yanks like aircraft to be "quick"
Last edited by Saintly; 14th Apr 2019 at 07:14.
I remember Australian Flying magazine running a feature on the F50, shortly after its entry into service with Ansett NSW in the late 80s. Obviously quite a while ago now, but I do recall the article mentioning a ‘typical’ TAS of 270 kts, & a high-speed TAS of 284 kts .....
