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After the Skycatcher debacle I would think they would've chosen a different name.

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 Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier
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Sure a lot of new Cessna products and no new Beech products.

My vote is for the Beechcraft Premier II

Fast. Big cabin. Range. Single Pilot.

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Sure a lot of new Cessna products and no new Beech products.

My vote is for the Beechcraft Premier II

Fast. Big cabin. Range. Single Pilot.


Deliver Scott Ernest a 50 order commitment with likely follow ons from a strong buyer and he might do it.

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I'm really surprised that they didn't brand it the Twin Caravan.

I wonder how big of a roll FedEx played in the design. Handling the shipping containers makes it seem purpose-built for them, and the purple accent color in the paint can't be a mistake either.


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Any guesses what it will cost? 3-3.5?


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I wonder how big of a roll FedEx played in the design. Handling the shipping containers makes it seem purpose-built for them


I'd wonder if anything _but_ FedEx was a consideration. Curious about the price, my guess is that fedex spec'd simple systems (ie fixed gear) for ease of maintenance but probably was willing to pay for extra stuff (single point fueling) to speed up ops. Probably a neat design aimed toward 20 year minimum operational cost/efficiency.


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Twin Otter reboot...

Yup. Wonder how long before they announce you can put it on floats.


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Any guesses what it will cost? 3-3.5?

From: http://m.aviationweek.com/business-avia ... 13fe3c39c1

"The $5.5 million SkyCourier will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC engines and come equipped with Garmin 1000 avionics and a 110 in. McCauley propeller. It will have a maximum cruise speed of up to 200 kt., 900 nm maximum range and be Part 23 certified."


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Any guesses what it will cost? 3-3.5?

From: http://m.aviationweek.com/business-avia ... 13fe3c39c1

"The $5.5 million SkyCourier will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC engines and come equipped with Garmin 1000 avionics and a 110 in. McCauley propeller. It will have a maximum cruise speed of up to 200 kt., 900 nm maximum range and be Part 23 certified."


110 in prop???

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110 in prop???


Sounds about right. The five bladed prop on the new pc12 is 105in.

This new Cessna will have 4 blades.

This is a great working airplane. The Cessna 406 never made much sense.

Maybe the Caravan market will become saturated with bargains?


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110 in prop???


Sounds about right. The five bladed prop on the new pc12 is 105in.

How fast do those turn in cruise (both airplanes)? I'm guessing they're dialed way back to 1500rpm.

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110 in prop???


Same diameter as the 1900.


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