Aircraft Industries L 410 NG
Aircraft Industries (Let Kunovice) · Czech Republic · first flew 2015 · airliner
The Aircraft Industries L 410 NG ("New Generation") is a twin-engine 19-seat aircraft made by the Czech company Aircraft Industries, formerly Let Kunovice.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing twin turboprop with 19 seats or a cargo layout
- General Electric H85-200 engines driving five-bladed Avia AV-725 propellers
- New wing with an integrated fuel tank
A compact high-wing twin with five-bladed propellers and a conventional tail, closely resembling the earlier L 410 Turbolet. The wing has a different aerofoil at the root and the tip.
Specifications
- The Aircraft Industries L 410 NG has a length of 15.07 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.48 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 417 km/h (259 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Development of the modernised L 410 began in 2010. The first prototype was shown to the public on 15 July 2015 and made its first flight at Kunovice on 29 July 2015. Serial production began in March 2018.
Variants
It is an upgraded Let L 410 UVP-E20 with new, more powerful engines, quieter propellers, a new wing with an integrated fuel tank, a Garmin cockpit and a bigger luggage compartment. It is offered in passenger and cargo versions.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft is certified by EASA and by the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee. Operators have included Aerocardal, Air Senegal and Shohin Airlines, and the first production aircraft went to a customer in Russia.
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