Military Propellor Planes
Overview
The Xian MA60 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner developed in China. Introduced in the early 2000s, it was designed to serve short-haul markets. The aircraft is based on earlier Chinese turboprop designs.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 2,750 shp · 2,051 kW
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 64
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.70 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin length
- 35 ft 5 in · 10.80 m
- Exterior length
- 81 ft 0 in · 24.70 m
- Tail height
- 29 ft 1 in · 8.86 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 9 ft 6 in · 2.90 m
- Wing span
- 95 ft 10 in · 29.20 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 48,100 lb · 21,800 kg
- Max landing weight
- 47,600 lb · 21,600 kg
- Max payload
- 12,100 lb · 5,500 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,480 gal · 5,600 L · 4,500 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 278 kt · 320 mph · 515 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 860 nm · 990 mi · 1,590 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,500 ft/min · 8 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 5,900 ft · 1,800 m
- Landing distance
- 5,250 ft · 1,600 m
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Operational Context
Xian MA60 — regional twin-turboprop airliner
The MA60 first flew in 2000 and entered service in 2003. It is derived from earlier Y-7 designs with updated systems and avionics. The aircraft features a high-wing configuration suitable for regional airports.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J turboprop engines producing approximately 2,750 shaft horsepower each, the MA60 cruises at around 270 knots (500 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 48,000 pounds (21,772 kg). Seating typically ranges from 50 to 60 passengers.
The MA60 has been exported to several developing markets. It has faced operational and certification challenges in some regions. The aircraft represents an early effort to expand China’s regional aircraft industry.
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