Piper PA-46 | |
|---|---|
| Paese | Usa |
| Ruolo | Aerei leggeri |
| Primo volo | 30 novembre 1979 |
| Prodotto | 1979—oggi |
Le Piper Classe M (PA-46; precedentemente chiamato Malibu, Malibu Mirage, Malibu Meridian e Matrix) è una famiglia di aerei leggeri americani prodotti dalla Piper Aircraft di Vero Beach, in Florida. Gli aerei sono alimentati da motori singoli e hanno sei posti. La produzione del XX secolo della classe era tutta con motore a pistoni (ora M350; precedentemente Malibu, Malibu Mirage), ma ora sono disponibili anche versioni turboelica chiamate M500 (ex Malibu Meridian), M600 e M700 (Fury).
fonte: Piper PA–46 su Wikipedia
| Piper PA-46-310P Malibu Walk Around | |
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| Fotografo | Vladimir Jakubov |
| Localizzazione | Pacific Coast Dream Machines 2011 |
| Foto | 62 |
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General Characteristics
The Piper PA-46 is a family of high-performance, single-engine aircraft that introduced a pressurized cabin to the light piston aircraft market in the 1980s. The family includes the original Malibu (piston), the Mirage/M350 (piston, pressurized), and the Meridian/M500/M600 (turboprop) variants, now collectively known as the Piper M-Class.
| Property | Typical Value (PA-46-350P Mirage/M350) |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Pressurized Executive/Personal Transport |
| Produttore | Piper Aircraft, Inc. |
| First Flight (Initial) | November 30, 1979 |
| Equipaggio | 1 pilot |
| Capacità | 5 passengers (6 total seats) |
| Apertura alare | 13.11 m (43 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,950 kg (4,300 lb) |
Design and Powerplant (PA-46-350P / M350)
- Engine: Textron Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A six-cylinder, turbocharged, fuel-injected piston engine.
- Power Output: 261 kW (350 hp).
- Pressurization: Features an integrated digital cabin pressurization system, allowing the aircraft to cruise comfortably at high altitudes (up to 25,000 ft).
- Key Feature: The PA-46 was one of the first single-engine piston aircraft certified with a pressurized cabin, offering jet-like comfort and high-altitude efficiency.
- Construction: Conventional all-metal airframe with retractable tricycle landing gear.
- Access: Equipped with an airstair cabin door, enhancing the “mini-airliner” feel for passengers.
Performance and Variants
- Max Cruise Speed (M350): Up to 395 km/h (213 knots) at optimum altitude.
- Maximum Range (M350): Approximately 2,487 km (1,343 nautical miles) with reserves.
- Max Approved Altitude (M350): 7,620 m (25,000 ft).
- Major Piston Variant: PA-46-310P Malibu (Original model, 310 hp Continental engine, produced 1983–1988).
- Turboprop Variants (M-Class):
- PA-46-500TP Meridian / M500: 500 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine, 30,000 ft ceiling.
- PA-46-600TP M600/SLS: 600 shp PT6A turboprop, increased fuel capacity, new wing design, and Garmin G3000 avionics with Autoland capability (SLS models).
- Avionics: Modern variants (M-Class) are equipped with the sophisticated Garmin G1000 NXi or G3000 integrated flight decks, which include advanced safety features like Electronic Stability Protection (ESP) and Underspeed Protection (USP).
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