PAC 750XL
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| PAC 750 | |
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 N750SS lands at Chicagoland Skydiving Center after dropping jumpers |
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| Type | Turboprop |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace. |
| Developed from | PAC Cresco |
The PAC 750 is a utility aircraft of conventional all-metal monoplane with tricycle undercarriage. Combining the engine and wings of the PAC Cresco with a new large fuselage and modified tail, all versions to date have been powered by a 750 hp (560 kW) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop. It is designed and manufactured in Hamilton, New Zealand by the Pacific Aerospace Corporation.
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[edit] Design and development
The design made its maiden flight in 2001, (with a slightly different horizontal tail surface). The PAC 750 received full US FAA certification in 2004. It was marketed initially to sky diving operators but is now used for freight, agricultural applications, passenger operations, aerial photography and surveying. The PAC 750XL is used in South Africa by NatureLink on United Nations Humanitarian Air Services / World Food Programme contracts where it is well suited to carrying loads up to 2 tonnes into and out of short (1023 ft) grass strips.
In the parachuting role, the high-lift Cresco wings used on the 750XL enable it to take a load of parachutists to 12,000 feet (3,700 m) and return to land within 15 minutes. The single-engine PAC 750's running costs are lower than the twin-engined DHC-6 Twin Otter and the single engine Cessna Grand Caravan, making it an economical replacement for freight and feeder services.[citation needed]
One aircraft has been extensively modified for geo-survey work, being fitted with a Magnetic anomaly detector sting tail. Military and bush flying roles are also foreseen, and studies have been completed for ski and float conversions. Over 30 aircraft have been manufactured in New Zealand by mid-2005. Recently an airframe was delivered to the Taumarunui Aerial Co-op for use as a top dresser.
The type is marketed in the U.S. by the Utility Aircraft Corporation, and in Asia by Lloyd Aviation.
[edit] Specifications
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.[edit] General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot, 9 passengers or 17 skydivers.
- Wing loading: 24.59 lb/ft² (120 kg/m²)
- MTOW: 7500 lb (3400 kg)
- Empty weight: 3100 lb (1410 kg)
- Useful load: 4400 lb (1990 kg)
- Powerplant: 750 hp (560 kW) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop
[edit] Performance
- Cruising speed: 170 kt (315 km/h)
- Range: 582 nautical miles (1078 km) (max load and 45 minute reserve)
- Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6100 m)
- Endurance: 5 hours fully loaded with 45 minute reserves.
- Takoff, Sea Level, MTOW, Ground roll: 1023 ft (315 m)
- Landing, Max Landing weight load (1827kg): 360 ft (110 m)
- Rate of climb: At least 1000 ft/min (5 m/s) at maximum take-off load.
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