Mooney M10T
| M10T | |
|---|---|
| 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 two-seat, single engine, low-wing, tricycle gear composite aircraft. 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]
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.[5]
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[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 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 (160 mph, 260 km/h)
- Never exceed speed: 160 kn (180 mph, 300 km/h)
Avionics
References
- ^ "Mooney M10T Achieves First Test Flight". AVweb. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Mooney unveils diesel M10T, M10J". Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ "Mooney Launches Diesel-Powered M10 Two Seater". Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ Trimble, Stephen (13 November 2014), "Mooney adds composite, diesel-powered aircraft to portfolio", Flightglobal, Reed Business Information, retrieved 13 November 2014
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Bertorelli, Paul (4 December 2014). "New Mooneys To Be U.S.-Built, But China Remains An Option". AVweb. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
External links
- Mooney Website
- New Mooneys: No Parachute? by Paul Bertorelli, AVweb