AIDC XC-2

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XC-2
Type Civil transport
Manufacturer AIDC
Maiden flight 1978
Number built 1

The AIDC XC-2 was a prototype civil transport aircraft first flown in 1978 in the Republic of China. It was a high-wing monoplane powered by two turboprop engines. The main undercarriage was carried in sponsons on either side of the boxy fuselage, maximising internal space. No production ensued.






[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: two pilots
  • Capacity: 38 passengers or 3,850 kg (8,500 lb) of cargo
  • Length: 20.1 m (65 ft 11 in)
  • Wingspan: 24.6 m (80 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 7.72 m (25 ft 4 in)
  • Maximum weight: 12,500 kg (27,500 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming T53-L-701A turboprops, 1,080 kW (1,450 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 425 km/h (265 mph)
  • Range: 2,130 km (1,330 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 8,500 m (27,900 ft)

[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 44. 
  • luftfahrt-archiv.de


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