Aerocomp Comp Air 7T

The impressive Comp Air 7T is the turboprop version of the Comp Air 7 and this type is proving to be extremely popular with home builders. It is available with a tricycle or tailwheel undercarriage. Jerry Rodgers of California modified a Comp Air 7T with the installation of a 724shp (538kW) Walter turbine driving a 5-bladed 8’ (2.43m) diameter propeller. This aircraft, first flown in 2000, is designated Rodgers JR.7.

N57TR                   c/n 997209                        USA
7 seat light aircraft first flown in 2000

Engine: 637shp(473kW) Walter 601
Length: 29’6”(8.98m)                                                                                            Height: 8’0”(2.43m)
Wingspan: 35’0”(10.65m)                                                                                               No.built: 14+
Range: 1100miles(1770km)                                                              Cruising speed: 260mph(417kmh) Empty weight: 2550lb(1157kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 4600lb(2088kg)

The Rodgers JR.7 is illustrated below.

                                      N63825                       c/n 001

Aerocomp have developed the Comp Air 7T with a one foot fuselage extension to allow for more rear passenger headroom. This aircraft is known as the Comp Air 7SLX and an example is illustrated below.

                                      N657TT                 c/n 037SLX1124

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