Myasishchev M-101T Gzhel
Myasishchev · Russia · first flew 1995 · light aircraft
The M-101T Gzhel is a single-engine pressurised turboprop light aircraft designed for business and regional feeder use, seating one or two pilots and up to seven passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single nose-mounted turboprop
- Low tapered wing, pressurised cabin
- Sleek six-seat business layout
Recognise it by the single nose turboprop, the low tapered wing, and a streamlined pressurised fuselage with a conventional swept fin.
Specifications
- The Myasishchev M-101T Gzhel has a length of 9.98 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 430 km/h (267 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Development began in the early 1990s and the prototype flew on 31 March 1995, initially powered by a Czech Walter M601 turboprop. Certification dragged on due to funding shortages, finally being granted in 2003.
Variants
The main version is the M-101T, with proposals for a re-engined M-101PW using a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 and pistonengined studies. Small batch production followed at the Sokol plant.
Where you'll see it
It saw limited Russian civil and air-taxi use, including with the Dexter charter operation. It has no UK service, competing in a niche filled here by the Pilatus PC-12 and TBM series.
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