Military Propellor Planes
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ICAO: HURI
Overview
The Piaggio P-166 DP1 is a twin-engine utility aircraft developed for regional transport and patrol missions. Featuring a distinctive high wing and pusher-prop configuration, it offers good visibility and short-field performance. The aircraft has served in both civil and government roles.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-121 turboprops
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 615 shp · 459 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 3
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 5 ft 1 in · 1.56 m
- Cabin height
- 5 ft 7 in · 1.70 m
- Cabin length
- 9 ft 10 in · 3.00 m
- Exterior length
- 39 ft 0 in · 11.88 m
- Tail height
- 16 ft 5 in · 5.00 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 11 in · 1.80 m
- Wing span
- 48 ft 2 in · 14.69 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 9,500 lb · 4,300 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 2,350 lb · 1,050 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 310 gal · 1,200 L · 900 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 220 kt · 253 mph · 407 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 1,100 nm · 1,270 mi · 2,040 km
- Fuel burn
- 5.83 nm/gal · 2.85 km/L
- Ceiling
- 28,000 ft · 8,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,200 ft/min · 11 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 1,560 ft · 480 m
- Landing distance
- 2,150 ft · 660 m
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Operational Context
Piaggio Aero P-166 DP1 — twin-engine utility and patrol aircraft
The P-166 series first flew in the 1950s as a light transport aircraft. The DP1 variant incorporated refinements for patrol and special mission operations. Its configuration provided stable low-speed handling and good external visibility for surveillance tasks.
Powered by two turboprop engines producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower each, the DP1 cruises at around 200 knots (370 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 8,800 pounds (4,000 kg). The aircraft accommodates several passengers or mission equipment depending on configuration.
The P-166 has been used for maritime patrol, search and rescue, and executive transport. Its versatility contributed to decades of service. The aircraft remains a recognizable Italian utility design.
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