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The Ayres Corporation had been responsible
for turboprop conversions of the Rockwell Thrush Commander for a number
of years before they acquired the manufacturing rights to the type. The
current Model 400 is in fact the earlier Model S2R-T15 and the Ayres
Turbo Thrush 510 is the earlier Model S2R-T34 which was first flown in
1976. The Model 510 which is powered by the 750shp(559kW) P&W PT6A-34AG
has an empty weight of 4300lb(1950kg) and a maximum take-off weight of
9700lb(4400kg). The Model 400 has a 400 gallon hopper and the Model 510
has a 510 gallon hopper.
Registration unknown
USA
Single seat agricultural aircraft first flown in 1995
Engine: 665shp(494kW) P&W PT6A-15AG
Length: 33’0”(10.06m)
Height: 9’2”(2.79m)
Wingspan: 47’6”(14.47m)
No.built: 300+
Range: 450miles(725km)
Cruising speed:150mph(241kmh) Empty weight: 4200lb(1900kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 9300lb(5600kg)
An example of the Ayres Turbo Thrush 510 is illustrated next.
TG-BIF
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