Cobalt Co50

Co50
Cobalt Co50
Role	Civil utility aircraft
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Cobalt
Introduction	2010
Unit cost	650000 Dollars

The Cobalt Co50 is a five-place aircraft currently undergoing certification by Cobalt Aircraft. It is designed specifically for short to medium length trips^[1]. The all-composite aircraft incorporates a canard and split vertical stabilizers in the design, and a pusher engine configuration with retractable landing gear. Passenger entry is by a large forward fold down cab section.

Design

Engine power is controlled by a single FADEC power controller. A dual production facility will be setup in Paris, France, and the United States ^[2]

Specifications Co50

Data from http://www.aopa.org/oshkosh/oshkosh10/news/100728cobalt.html

General characteristics

• Crew: 1 Pilot
• Capacity: 5 Passengers
• Max takeoff weight: 1,400 kg (3,087 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 109 Gallons
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental TSIOF-550-D2B Horizontally Opposed Twin Turbo Piston, 260 kW (350 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 454 km/h; 282 mph (245 kn)
• Cruise speed: 410 km/h; 250 mph (220 kn)
• Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft)

Notes

1. ^ "Brand New Aircraft Design to Make World Debut at AirVenture". http://www.airventure.org/news/2010/100624_cobalt.html. Retrieved 2010-07-24. 
2. ^ http://www.amtonline.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=11481

References

• Cobalt Aircraft Homepage
• Cobalt CO-50 Promo Website
• Cobalt CO-50 Promo Video