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The Sherpa utility aircraft was designed by Sherpa
Aircraft Manufacturing Inc. of Oregon as a general purpose rough terrain
transport. The company has entered into an agreement with a Russian
company to manufacture parts for different variants of this basic
airframe. Kits are to be made available to homebuilders. The kits are
for three distinct variants. The Sherpa K-300, illustrated here, is the
basic variant. The 8 seat Sherpa C-400 is powered by a 450hp(335kW)
Lycoming TIO-720 and has a maximum take-off weight of 5500lb(2491kg).
The 8 seat Sherpa C-500T is powered by a 750shp(558kW) Walter M-601 and
has a maximum take-off weight of 6100lb(2763kg).
N1415B
c/n 0012
USA
5 seat light aircraft first flown in 1994
Engine: 400hp(298kW) Lycoming IO-720
Length: 27’6"(8.38m)
Height: 8’9"(2.66m)Wingspan: 42’7"(12.98m)
No.built: 15+ Range: 850miles(1367km)
Cruising speed: 160mph(296kmh) Empty weight: 2585lb(1172kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 4750lb(2154kg) |
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