LUS-222
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2024) |
| LUS-222 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Utility aircraft |
| National origin | Portugal |
| Manufacturer | EEA Aircraft and Maintenance, S.A. and CEiiA (Centro de Engenharia e Desenvolvimento de Produtos) |
| First flight | 2027 |
| Status | Under development |
| Developed from | Desaer ATL-100 |
The LUS-222 is a twin-turboprop, high-wing, utility aircraft under development by EEA Aircraft and Maintenance, S.A. in Portugal.[1]
Specifications
[edit]General characteristics
- Capacity: 19 passengers/5,000 lb (2,000kg) payload (commuter)
- Length: 55 ft 1 in (16.80 m)
- Wingspan: 72 ft 3 in (22.02 m)
- Height: 20 ft 8 in (6.30 m)
- Wing area: 441.0 sq ft (40.97 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 11.8
- Empty weight: 12,325 lb (5,591 kg) , Freighter: 11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 19,000 lb (8,618 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 4,826 lb (2,000 kg) / ~720 gal (2,725 L)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC turboprop, 1,110 hp (830 kW) each
- Propellers: 4-bladed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 210 kn (240 mph, 390 km/h) maximum
- Range: 386 nmi (444 mi, 715 km) with 19 passengers, LRC, 100nmi IFR reserves, FL100
- Ferry range: 1,100 nmi (1,200 mi, 2,000 km)
- Service ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,600 m)
- Takeoff Distance : 3,660 ft (1,116 m)[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "ARL LUS 222". www.aeronextportugal.pt.