Xian (AVIC) MA600 (Modern Ark 600)

History

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Xian MA600 (MA for Xinzhou, "Modern Ark") is an improved version of Xian MA60, manufactured by Xi'an Aircraft to become China Airlines Industrial companies under the Industrial Group Corporation (AVIC).

Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation completed its first MA600 turboprop on June 29, 2008. The MA600 completed its maiden flight on October 10, 2008. Compared to the MA60, the aircraft features new avionics, an improved cabin and higher-thrust engines.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J turboprop engine with seating for 60 passengers.

As of October 2018, over 300 have been ordered.

MA600 manufacturer Xi'an Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd. pointed out that the successful test flight is an "important milestone" in the production of China's domestic aircraft. General Manager Meng Xiangkai announced that the aircraft will obtain the airworthiness certificate and put into use in the second half of 2009, and the first batch will be delivered to the Civil Aviation University of China in Sichuan Province.

Series deliveries will begin in 2010.

Aircraft will be equipped with Becker Communications "DVCS6100 Digital Intercom System, Cabin Intercom and Passenger Address". The cockpit is equipped with a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics kit.

Multiple operators in Asia and Africa ordered the 310 (March 2018).

Specification

Basic

Year of Service

2010

Origins

China

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

18

Manufacturer

Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation / Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) China

Carrier

China

Roles

Transportation

General transport function for moving supplies/cargo or people (including casualties and VIPs) out of range.

Commercial Aviation

Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, moving passengers and cargo over long distances.

VIP service

Used in the VIP (Very Important Person) passenger role, usually with above-average amenities and luxury as standard.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

81. 0 feet

(24.70m)

Width/span

95. 8 feet

(29.20m)

Height

29. 0 feet

(8.85m)

Cured weight

30,424 lbs

(13,800 kg)

MTOW

48,061 lbs

(21,800 kg)

Wgt Difference

+?17,637

(+8,000 kg)

Performance

Installed:

2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW127J turboprops, 2,880 hp each, driving a four-bladed propeller unit.

Maximum speed

320 km/h

(515 km/h | 278 knots)

Maximum

25,016 feet

(7,625 m | 5 km)

Area

901 km

(1,450 km | 2,685 nautical miles)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

MA600 - Name of the base series.