The AVIC Leadair AG300, previously called Primus 150, built by the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft, is a development of the Epic LT aircraft built using the international rights to Epic Aircraft bought in bankruptcy in 2010. As part of the settlement, Epic retained its rights for American construction and support of its aircraft, creating two divergent lines.[1][2]
| Leadair AG300 | |
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| An AVIC Leadair AG300 at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | |
| Role | Single engine turboprop |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Aviation Industry General Aircraft |
| First flight | 5 July 2014 |
| Status | In development |
| Developed from | Epic LT |
Design and development
editChina Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) began the process of developing the Epic LT into the Primus 150 for commercial construction, with program first started in November 2011.[3] Its maiden flight was successfully completed on July 5, 2014, and Chinese state certification was received in the following year.[3] Three enterprises have signed letters of intent to purchase the aircraft at a unit price of two million US dollars, under the new name Leadair AG300.[4] The general designer is Mr. Xiong Xianpeng (熊贤鹏). Currently,[when?] Leadair AG300 is the fastest flying single-engine, propeller driven general aviation aircraft in China.[3] The aircraft is a five-seat low-wing tricycle-gear pressurized turboprop.[5]
Specifications (Primus 150)
editData from Aviation Week[6]
General characteristics
- Capacity: five-seat
- Powerplant: 1 × General Electric H85 Turboprop, 630 kW (850 hp)
- Propellers: four-bladed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 600 km/h (373 mph, 324 kn)
- Range: 2,500 km (1,550 mi, 1,350 nmi)
See also
editRelated development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
edit- ^ Aviation Week & Space Technology: 68. 14 October 2010.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Taylor, Ellis (14 November 2014). "AIRSHOW CHINA: CAIGA unveils first indigenous business aircraft". Flightglobal. Zhuhai: Flight International. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "Leadair AG300". Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ^ "Business Props and Turboprops About to Enter the Marketplace | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "CAIGA Selects GE's H85 Turboprop Engine on Primus 150" (Press release). Zhuhai: GE Aviation. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Paul Jackson (Oct 8, 2017). "Emerging Aircraft: Props And Turboprops". Aviation Week Network.