Which aircraft would you use to meet the above definition and why? The aircraft would be used for training CAAC (Chinese) cadets.5.4 High-Performance twin-engine airplanes are defined as turbine-powered twin-engine airplanes approved by CAAC with maximum takeoff weight exceeding 4500kg, with retractable landing gear, relatively complicated systems, relatively up-to-date instruments and equipment (at least with such navigation aids as VOR/DME and ILS) and is close to modern jet transport airplane in respect of flight performance and features of flight control.
CAAC High-Performance definition
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CAAC High-Performance definition
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Steve Baker
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Seems to me the requirement was written around a King Air C90. A C90 B would meet all of the requirements without exceeding the minimum size by too much. MTOW = 4581 kg. A newish one would have EADI, EHSI and an MFD. If there is a requirement for full EFIS, a newish B200 with the ProLine 21. The whole King Air family are forgiving planes with relatively simple systems. As such they would be good trainers.For training, I can see no advantage that the C90gt would have.
When I was at Flight Safety last month, they seemed to think that the BE90 would soon come stantard with the PL21 but I haven't heard any confirmation on that.
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When I was at Flight Safety last month, they seemed to think that the BE90 would soon come stantard with the PL21 but I haven't heard any confirmation on that.
Cheers
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The term "relatively complicated" is vague... My guess is they probably want redundant electrical systems, with pressurization, icing protection, and maybe hydraulics too.
My bet is you'll have more reasonable operating costs with a turboprop than a jet.
Some of the King Airs would probably fit, like the C90B.
The Cessna 441 Conquest II comes 30 kg short of the 4500 MTOW requirement.
The stretched Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise fits the weight requirement, not the shorter Solitaire.
The Piper Cheyenne PA-42 would probably be another contender.
The Embraer EMB 121 Xingu would also fit, but there aren't any in Canada, and would probably be harder to maintain given the small numbers produced (unless it has a high parts commonality with the EMB 120, which might change the picture).
Some Rockwell Commanders might also be candidates.
I hope this information was useful,
Goodbye,
Louis
The term "relatively complicated" is vague... My guess is they probably want redundant electrical systems, with pressurization, icing protection, and maybe hydraulics too.
My bet is you'll have more reasonable operating costs with a turboprop than a jet.
Some of the King Airs would probably fit, like the C90B.
The Cessna 441 Conquest II comes 30 kg short of the 4500 MTOW requirement.
The stretched Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise fits the weight requirement, not the shorter Solitaire.
The Piper Cheyenne PA-42 would probably be another contender.
The Embraer EMB 121 Xingu would also fit, but there aren't any in Canada, and would probably be harder to maintain given the small numbers produced (unless it has a high parts commonality with the EMB 120, which might change the picture).
Some Rockwell Commanders might also be candidates.
I hope this information was useful,
Goodbye,
Louis
