AEA Explorer Details With Photo

AEA Explorer

The AEA Explorer is a large single-engine utility aircraft. It is of mostly conventional high-wing configuration, but interesting features include landing gear that retracts into under-fuselage sponsons and a slightly swept forward wing. The prototype, designated Explorer 350R first flew in 1998 and was soon exhibited on promotional tours of Australia and the United States. Country of origin of AEA Explorer is Australia

Variants

The Explorer is currently being offered in three versions:-

Turboprop-powered version, the 350R but now incorporates the 500T turbine (which first flew in 2000)

The piston-engined 500R

Stretched version of the 500T, designated 750T.

Explorer Aircraft was established in Jasper, Texas to market the aircraft for the US market.

General characterstics and performance(350R Now 500T)

Powerplant: One 260kW (350hp) Teledyne Continental TSIO-550-E3B turbocharged and fuel injected flat-six piston engine driving a three-blade Hartzell propeller.
Max cruising speed: 278km/h (150kt).
Initial rate of climb: 750ft/min.
Takeoff run: 366m (1200ft).
Service ceiling: 25,000ft.
Max range with reserves: 1852km (1000nm).
Endurance: Over 3hr.
Empty: 1360kg (3000lb).
Max takeoff: 2177kg (4800lb).
Seating: Nine Passengers (including pilot) in a passenger configuration.
Cargo volume: 7.08m3 (250cu ft).

General characteristics (500R)

Crew: one, pilot
Capacity: ten passengers or 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) freight
Length: 9.7 m (31 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 14.4 m (47 ft 4 in)
Height: 4.7 m (15 ft 6 in)
Empty weight: 1,728 kg (3,300 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 2,812 kg (6,200 lb)
Powerplant: 1× Orenda OE600A, 447 kW (600 hp)

Performance (500R)

Maximum speed: 315 km/h (197 mph)
Range: 1,710 km (1,069 miles)
Service ceiling 7,622 m (25,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 305 m/min (1,000 ft/min)