Xian MA60

The regional turboprop built for short-haul passenger routes.

Overview

Xian China ICAO: MA60 2000–Present Active $22 million (2015)

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.

Live Fleet Activity (MA60)

📡

Fetching live data…

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
(/) tap to zoom
(/)
Merpati Nusantara Airlines Xian MA 60

Live fleet activity details

📡
Fetching live data…
All Active Aircraft Types
Flight Airline Reg Alt Speed Heading V/S

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.