Aérospatiale Epsilon
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| Aérospatiale Epsilon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light military trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| Maiden flight | 1977-12-22 |
The Aérospatiale Epsilon is a light military trainer aircraft produced by Aérospatiale. It is a tandem two-seater with a metal airframe. The first prototype flew on December 22, 1977.
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[edit] Specifications
Data from The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2
- Length: 7.6 m (24 ft)
- Wingspan: 7.9 m (25 ft)
- Height: 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 9.0 m² (97 ft²)
- Empty weight: 870 kg (1,900 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,190 kg (2,620 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Avco Lycoming AEI0-540-L1B5D flat-6 engine, 300 hp (220 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 550 km/h (281 knots)
- Cruise speed: (180 knots, mph-->)
- Range: 1,300 km (700 nm, 810 mi)
- Service ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 9.2 m/min (1,800 ft/min)
Armament
- Up to 480 kg (1,100 kg) on four underwing hardpoints
[edit] Notes
- ^ Donald, David (1997). The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Prospero Books, 19-20. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
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