Xian MA600

The updated regional turboprop built for improved reliability and comfort.

Overview

Xian China ICAO: MA60 2008–Present Active $20 million (2018)

The Xian MA600 is an upgraded version of the MA60 regional airliner. Introduced in the late 2000s, it incorporates improved systems and cabin features. The aircraft targets short- and medium-haul regional markets.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 2,881 shp · 2,148 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
890 nm  ·  1,020 mi  ·  1,650 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 MA600 — upgraded regional turboprop airliner

The MA600 was introduced in 2008 as a refinement of the MA60. It features avionics and systems improvements aimed at enhancing operational reliability. The aircraft retains the high-wing, twin-turboprop configuration of its predecessor.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J turboprop engines producing approximately 2,750 shaft horsepower each, the MA600 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 MA600 sought to address limitations identified in earlier MA60 operations. It remains part of China’s regional turboprop portfolio. Export activity has focused on emerging aviation markets.