Mooney M10T
M10T | |
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Role | Light aircraft |
Manufacturer | Mooney Aircraft |
First flight | 23 December 2015 (proof of concept aircraft) |
Introduction | 11 November 2014 |
Status | In development |
The Mooney M10T is a light training aircraft under development by Mooney Aircraft with a proposed delivery date in 2017.
The first flight of the proof of concept prototype was on 23 December 2015.[1]
Design and development
The M10T is a three-seat, single engine, low-wing, tricycle gear composite aircraft.[2] Although similar in configuration to the Ercoupe-based Mooney M10, the aircraft is an all-new design of composite construction with sidestick controls. An M10J is in parallel development with a larger 155 hp (116 kW) engine and retractable landing gear.[2][3][4][5]
The company plans to produce the design at its Chino, California plant initially, with the option of expanding to its Kerrville, Texas facility. Assembly may take place at a new plant under construction in Hunan province, China and the aircraft may be built there if demand warrants.[6]
Variants
- M10T
- Fixed gear trainer with Continental CD-135 diesel engine.
- M10J
- Retractable gear version with Continental CD-155 diesel engine.
Specifications (M10T)
Data from AOPA[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2 passenger
- Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gallons (160 L; 35 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental CD-135 Four cylinder diesel, 135 hp (101 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed Composite
Performance
- Cruise speed: 140 kn (161 mph; 259 km/h)
- Never exceed speed: 160 kn (184 mph; 296 km/h)
Avionics
References
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External links
- Mooney Website
- New Mooneys: No Parachute? by Paul Bertorelli, AVweb
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