AEA Explorer

The AEA Explorer is a large single-engine utility aircraft. It is of mostly conventional high-wing configuration, but interesting features include landing gear that retracts into under-fuselage sponsons and a slightly swept forward wing. The prototype, designated Explorer 350R first flew in 1998 and was soon exhibited on promotional tours of Australia and the United States.

The Explorer is currently being offered in three versions - the piston-engined 500R, a turboprop-powered version, the 500T (which first flew in 2000), and a stretched version of the 500T, designated 750T.

Explorer Aircraft was established in Jasper, Texas to market the aircraft for the US market.

pecifications (500R)

aircraft specifications
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crew=one, pilot
capacity= ten passengers or 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) freight
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length main= 9.7 m
length alt= 31 ft 9 in
span main= 14.4 m
span alt= 47 ft 4 in
height main= 4.7 m
height alt= 15 ft 6 in
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empty weight main= 1,728 kg
empty weight alt= 3,300 lb
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max takeoff weight main= 2,812 kg
max takeoff weight alt= 6,200 lb
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engine (prop)= Orenda OE600A
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number of props=1
power main= 447 kW
power alt= 600 hp
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max speed main=315 km/h
max speed alt= 197 mph
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range main= 1,710 km
range alt=1,069 miles
ceiling main= 7,622 m
ceiling alt= 25,000 ft
climb rate main= 305 m/min
climb rate alt= 1,000 ft/min
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External links

* [http://www.aeroengaus.com.au/aircraft.htm The Explorer on AEA's website]
* [http://www.exploreraircraft.com Explorer Aircraft website]

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