GippsAero GA10
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The GippsAero GA10 Airvan is a ten-seat, turbo prop, single-engined utility aircraft currently being developed by Gippsland Aeronautics of Victoria, Australia.[1]
| GA10 Airvan | |
|---|---|
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| GA10 | |
| Role | Utility aircraft/Transport |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Gippsland Aeronautics |
| First flight | 1 May 2012 |
| Produced | 2012-present |
| Developed from | Gippsland GA8 |
Design and development
After successful development of the 8-seat GA8 Airvan piston-engined aircraft, the GA10 design has been stretched and re-engined with a turboprop engine to increase seating and payload capacity.[2] With many piston-engined GA-8 aircraft being operated in remote areas, the JetA/JetA1-powered GA-10 is intended to appeal to general aviation customers.
The GA10 retains the aerodynamic design of the GA8 and the intent is to retain as many current production parts as possible.[3] Similarly to the GA8, a STOL kit will be developed for the GA10.
Its 20-minute first flight was completed in May 2012[4], with the aircraft planning for type certification to FAR 23 standard in mid 2013.[3][5]
Anticipated performance figures have not yet been released, but a design requirement is for a 5 hour endurance with 8 passengers (including pilot), and a maximum fuel load of 550 litres.[3]
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 9 passengers or freight
Performance
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- ^ a b "GA10 to fly later this year". Australian Aviation. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ^ a b "GippsAero's GA10 project on track". Australian Flying. 03 March 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "GippsAero Newsletter, November 2010" (PDF). GippsAero. November 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ^ a b "GippsAero GA10 completes first flight". Australian Aviation. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ a b c "GippsAero Newsletter, March 2011" (PDF). GippsAero. March 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.