AEA Explorer 500T

The 500T is the turbine powered version of the 350R. As well as having a larger seating capacity for the commuter role it has a 300cu.ft. capacity when used as a cargo aircraft. A larger version has been proposed, the Explorer 750T, which has 17 seats, a maximum take-off weight of 9000lb(4085kg) and is powered by a 750shp(558kW) P&W PT6A-60A.

                                      VH-ONA               c/n 500-001                Australia   
                                               11 seat light transport first flown in 2000

Engine: 600shp(446kW) P&W PT6A-135B
Length: 33’3”(10.1m)                                                                                           Height: 15’6”(4.72m)
Wingspan: 47’4”(14.43m)                                                                                                No.built: 2+
Range: 1092miles(1757km)                                                              Cruising speed: 207mph(333kmh) Empty weight: 3800lb(1725kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 6200lb(2814kg)

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