Flight testing is underway for Explorer Aircraft’s 500T, the flying prototype of the company’s light utility aircraft.
Explorer Aircraft Begins Flight Tests for 500T Prototype
Key Takeaways:
- Explorer Aircraft's 500T, a light utility aircraft prototype, is undergoing flight testing with an upgraded PT6A-140A engine and new systems near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- The all-composite, single-engine design is built for versatile operations from community airports, unimproved runways, and water (with floats), capable of carrying 3,200 lbs of useful load for passengers and cargo.
- Flight testing aims to validate the aircraft's performance and low-speed handling, preparing it to safely and efficiently deliver goods globally, with future adaptability for hybrid-electric power and other advanced technologies.
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