Modern Aircraft-The Piaggio Avanti II
The Piaggio Avanti is an executive aircraft built by the Italian firm Piaggio Aero. The Avanti has a visual flair reminiscent of ground bound vehicles make by Italian companies such as Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, and Aprilla. The gentle aerodynamic curve of the fuselage gives the aircraft increased aerodynamic efficiencies that results in decreased drag and efficient high speed, high altitude flight performance. Piaggio engineers were able to reduce the total wing area by integrating it with the fuselage which provides up to 20% of the total lift.
The aircraft uses a pusher configuration (engines mounted with props pointed to the rear) and a forward canard. The plane offers operators the speed of light jets, the comfort of a mid size cabin, and operating efficiencies that are 40% higher than jet aircraft and 25% higher than competing twin engine business turpo-props.
The aircraft has a maximum speed of Mach .7 and a certified service ceiling of 41,000 ft. which allows it to fly above most weather systems. It's certified for single pilot operations and is able to seat up to nine passengers in a stand up cabin.
The Avanti II is constructed 90% from aluminum and 10% from composites. It's powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-A turboprop engines encased in Morreggio all composite nacelles. The engines are mounted above the wing, rated at 850 shp each, and power Hartzell five bladed, constant speed, full feathering, reversible pitch, rear mounted propellers. Fuel is held in two fuselage tanks and two wing tanks. The maximum range of the aircraft with one pilot, six passengers, and IFR reserves is 1800 nm.
The airplane uses an avionic system based on the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 which features three 8x10 inch LCD displays, an FMS 3000 flight management system, and AHS 3000 attitude reference system. The pilot and copilot have fully adjustable reclining seats.
For cabin occupants the Avanti II is a very comfortable airplane. The pusher configuration pushes sound towards the tail of the aircraft while innovative fuselage, wing, and engine design reduces vibration and maximizes passenger comfort.
The aircraft offers something for everyone. For pilots its performance puts it on par with many of the entry level corporate jets and its landing distance over a 50ft.obstacle of 2860 ft. and its takeoff distance over a 50 ft. obstacle of 2850 ft. give it the ability to operate out of a greater variety of smaller airfields. For passengers, it offers all the comforts that executives expect out of their aircraft including a stand up cabin and quiet noise levels. For operators it offers turbofan performance at turboprop operating efficiencies.
The Piaggio Avanti II is an aircraft that looks as well as it performs.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Modern Aircraft - The Cessna Citation X
Modern Aircraft - The Cessna Citation X
The Cessna Citation X is a medium-sized business jet built by the Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. Several aircraft within the Citation family preceded it but is a completely new design not derived from a previous aircraft. The development of the airplane was first announced in October 1990, but a period of six years elapsed before the company could meet several specifications required to obtain certification. The first aircraft was delivered on June 1996.
The Citation X project was more likely a consequence of the overall image of the Citation family of corporate jets. For more than 20 years, the Citation line was known as well handling but slow aircraft. Cessna engineers emphasized practicality and good handling characteristics in detriment of cruise speed. Consequently, the Citation X broke the mold of the typical Citation jet when it became the fastest corporate jet in the world.
Despite the Citation family's traditional line of models, the Citation X is a completely new aircraft that incorporates a number of innovative design features. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce/Allison AE 3007C1 engines, which makes it the first Cessna aircraft to be powered by a Rolls-Royce engine. Due to the efficiency of these engines, a low-drag configuration, and its high-altitude envelope the Citation X burns the same amount of fuel at 0.9 Mach that its competitors burn at 0.8 Mach.
The Citation X has a top speed of 0.92 Mach, which at its normal flight altitude of 43,000 ft is about 525 knots. The length of the plane is 72.3 ft and the wingspan is 63.6 ft. The empty weight is 21,700 lb and the maximum takeoff weight is 36,100 lb. The range is about 3,300 nautical miles, which decreases as the Mach number increases towards the threshold. This is a typical compromise, but the Citation X surpasses most aircraft by setting the threshold higher at .82 Mach. This range makes it easy to travel between any two points in the United States. However, the number of transatlantic routes is limited and the X is incapable of achieving transpacific flights. The crew consists of 2 pilots and the aircraft can seat between 8 to 12 passengers.
The inclusion of powered controls in the Citation X is another premiere for Cessna. The controls are powered by dual-hydraulic systems for redundancy: there are two elevators, the tail plane is all-moving for trim, the rudder is in two pieces and each wing has five spoiler panels to be used both for roll control and as speed brakes.
An upgrade for all Citation Xs was announced by Cessna in October 2000 to be delivered two years later. The main features of this upgraded version are a 5% increase in thrust, a 400 lb increase in maximum take-off weight and improved Honeywell avionics.
The Citation X has changed the image of the Cessna Citation family.
The Cessna Citation X is a medium-sized business jet built by the Cessna Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas. Several aircraft within the Citation family preceded it but is a completely new design not derived from a previous aircraft. The development of the airplane was first announced in October 1990, but a period of six years elapsed before the company could meet several specifications required to obtain certification. The first aircraft was delivered on June 1996.
The Citation X project was more likely a consequence of the overall image of the Citation family of corporate jets. For more than 20 years, the Citation line was known as well handling but slow aircraft. Cessna engineers emphasized practicality and good handling characteristics in detriment of cruise speed. Consequently, the Citation X broke the mold of the typical Citation jet when it became the fastest corporate jet in the world.
Despite the Citation family's traditional line of models, the Citation X is a completely new aircraft that incorporates a number of innovative design features. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce/Allison AE 3007C1 engines, which makes it the first Cessna aircraft to be powered by a Rolls-Royce engine. Due to the efficiency of these engines, a low-drag configuration, and its high-altitude envelope the Citation X burns the same amount of fuel at 0.9 Mach that its competitors burn at 0.8 Mach.
The Citation X has a top speed of 0.92 Mach, which at its normal flight altitude of 43,000 ft is about 525 knots. The length of the plane is 72.3 ft and the wingspan is 63.6 ft. The empty weight is 21,700 lb and the maximum takeoff weight is 36,100 lb. The range is about 3,300 nautical miles, which decreases as the Mach number increases towards the threshold. This is a typical compromise, but the Citation X surpasses most aircraft by setting the threshold higher at .82 Mach. This range makes it easy to travel between any two points in the United States. However, the number of transatlantic routes is limited and the X is incapable of achieving transpacific flights. The crew consists of 2 pilots and the aircraft can seat between 8 to 12 passengers.
The inclusion of powered controls in the Citation X is another premiere for Cessna. The controls are powered by dual-hydraulic systems for redundancy: there are two elevators, the tail plane is all-moving for trim, the rudder is in two pieces and each wing has five spoiler panels to be used both for roll control and as speed brakes.
An upgrade for all Citation Xs was announced by Cessna in October 2000 to be delivered two years later. The main features of this upgraded version are a 5% increase in thrust, a 400 lb increase in maximum take-off weight and improved Honeywell avionics.
The Citation X has changed the image of the Cessna Citation family.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Modern Aircraft - The Embraer E-170
Modern Aircraft - The Embraer E-170
The Embraer aircraft corporation of Sao Paola, Brazil has made a name for itself in recent years by designing and manufacturing regional jets. The first of these jets, the Embraer 145 made its first flight in 1995. The ERJ-145 is a 50 passenger jet powered by two rear mounted Rolls Royce turbo fan engines. It has a wing sweep of approximately 22 degrees and has a T-tail configuration.
The operational success of the ERJ-145 and its similar competitors such as the Canadair Regional Jet and the airlines' desires for a larger model brought about the "E" series of jets from Embraer.
The Embraer 170 is the base model "E" jet. It's a narrow body airliner powered by two General Electric CF-34 turbofan engines. Each engine is FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) equipped. The first flight of the Embraer 170 took place in March 2004 and the aircraft passed FAA certification in September of 2005.
The EMB -170 features a fully digital flight deck. The Honeywell Primus Flight Information Display provides pilots with increased situational awareness, increased information retrieval and better flexibility. The system consists of a total of 5 cathode ray screens and allows pilots to present flight, aircraft performance, terrain, weather and air traffic on the various displays.
The EMB- 170 cockpit is roomy which is a departure from the E-145. The base aircraft configuration holds 70 passengers in a 2+2 configuration with lavatories forward and aft.
The EMB-170 is operated with a crew of four. Two pilots and two flight attendants. It has a range of 2100 miles and a maximum speed of 481kt (mach .86). It's maximum service ceiling is 41,000 ft.
Currently Republic Airlines, Shuttle America Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, Air Canada and Compass Air operate the EMB 170.
The Embraer aircraft corporation of Sao Paola, Brazil has made a name for itself in recent years by designing and manufacturing regional jets. The first of these jets, the Embraer 145 made its first flight in 1995. The ERJ-145 is a 50 passenger jet powered by two rear mounted Rolls Royce turbo fan engines. It has a wing sweep of approximately 22 degrees and has a T-tail configuration.
The operational success of the ERJ-145 and its similar competitors such as the Canadair Regional Jet and the airlines' desires for a larger model brought about the "E" series of jets from Embraer.
The Embraer 170 is the base model "E" jet. It's a narrow body airliner powered by two General Electric CF-34 turbofan engines. Each engine is FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) equipped. The first flight of the Embraer 170 took place in March 2004 and the aircraft passed FAA certification in September of 2005.
The EMB -170 features a fully digital flight deck. The Honeywell Primus Flight Information Display provides pilots with increased situational awareness, increased information retrieval and better flexibility. The system consists of a total of 5 cathode ray screens and allows pilots to present flight, aircraft performance, terrain, weather and air traffic on the various displays.
The EMB- 170 cockpit is roomy which is a departure from the E-145. The base aircraft configuration holds 70 passengers in a 2+2 configuration with lavatories forward and aft.
The EMB-170 is operated with a crew of four. Two pilots and two flight attendants. It has a range of 2100 miles and a maximum speed of 481kt (mach .86). It's maximum service ceiling is 41,000 ft.
Currently Republic Airlines, Shuttle America Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, Air Canada and Compass Air operate the EMB 170.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Private Aviation - A Must in the Modern Business World
Private Aviation - A Must in the Modern Business World
If your business often takes you out of the office and onto an aeroplane, you'll know the downside of traveling by air. It seems as if you're constantly waiting and at the mercy of the airlines you depend on to get you to your business meetings on time.
Fortunately there is an alternative, and although it may not be one you have previously considered you'll soon see the benefits that come with private jet charter.
Perhaps the most immediate benefit is the faster service that private plane hire offers you. Not only can you dispense with having to check in an hour or two before you fly, you'll also benefit from the quicker and easier service - no long queues to negotiate and no long delays caused by the previous flight running late. You'll also be able to schedule your flight exactly when you require it, instead of having to book a seat on the closest commercial flight you can get.
This type of VIP travel is for the busy business person who places a high value on their time. Private aviation is more flexible than any commercial airline, which means no time will be wasted arriving early for your appointment and having to wait to see your client. You can plan your itinerary right down to the last minute, and ensure you arrive for your meeting right on time. Furthermore, when you arrive you can disembark and be on your way far quicker than you would if you relied on any traditional flight.
Things can also change quickly in the business world - meetings can be postponed or run late, which could be disastrous if you are already on board your commercial flight when the news comes through. With private jet charter this isn't a problem - the fully flexible itinerary means you can rearrange your flight to suit your own needs.
The savings in time that this offers you and your business are considerable. If you rely on a regular plane charter to fulfill your corporate travel needs you will soon see the benefits in increased productivity. You will find that the cost associated with this kind of luxury travel is actually far less than you might think when offset against the greater productivity you will achieve as a result.
You may prefer helicopter hire to flying by plane, but as with a private jet you will be able to benefit from using landing sites that are inaccessible to commercial jets, all of which speeds your journey as there is no need to fit in with the scheduling of other airlines.
When you arrange your private hire, you will be able to select the closest available landing spot to your meeting destination, leaving even less time in the car at the other end than you would experience leaving a major airport - and without the hassle of lots of traffic either.
In short, private jet hire has a lot to offer your business. Not only does it project a professional image, it also makes traveling to those business meetings far more enjoyable.
If your business often takes you out of the office and onto an aeroplane, you'll know the downside of traveling by air. It seems as if you're constantly waiting and at the mercy of the airlines you depend on to get you to your business meetings on time.
Fortunately there is an alternative, and although it may not be one you have previously considered you'll soon see the benefits that come with private jet charter.
Perhaps the most immediate benefit is the faster service that private plane hire offers you. Not only can you dispense with having to check in an hour or two before you fly, you'll also benefit from the quicker and easier service - no long queues to negotiate and no long delays caused by the previous flight running late. You'll also be able to schedule your flight exactly when you require it, instead of having to book a seat on the closest commercial flight you can get.
This type of VIP travel is for the busy business person who places a high value on their time. Private aviation is more flexible than any commercial airline, which means no time will be wasted arriving early for your appointment and having to wait to see your client. You can plan your itinerary right down to the last minute, and ensure you arrive for your meeting right on time. Furthermore, when you arrive you can disembark and be on your way far quicker than you would if you relied on any traditional flight.
Things can also change quickly in the business world - meetings can be postponed or run late, which could be disastrous if you are already on board your commercial flight when the news comes through. With private jet charter this isn't a problem - the fully flexible itinerary means you can rearrange your flight to suit your own needs.
The savings in time that this offers you and your business are considerable. If you rely on a regular plane charter to fulfill your corporate travel needs you will soon see the benefits in increased productivity. You will find that the cost associated with this kind of luxury travel is actually far less than you might think when offset against the greater productivity you will achieve as a result.
You may prefer helicopter hire to flying by plane, but as with a private jet you will be able to benefit from using landing sites that are inaccessible to commercial jets, all of which speeds your journey as there is no need to fit in with the scheduling of other airlines.
When you arrange your private hire, you will be able to select the closest available landing spot to your meeting destination, leaving even less time in the car at the other end than you would experience leaving a major airport - and without the hassle of lots of traffic either.
In short, private jet hire has a lot to offer your business. Not only does it project a professional image, it also makes traveling to those business meetings far more enjoyable.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
A List Of The World's Best Modern Fighter Jet Plane In 2011
A List Of The World's Best Modern Fighter Jet Plane In 2011
A fighter jet plane is a military jet plane configured mainly for air-to-air fight with other jet plane, as contrary to a bomber, which is configured mainly to approach ground targets by firing bombs. Fighters are fast, small and maneuverable. Several fighters have secondary ground-attack abilities, and a few are dual-rolled as fighter-bombers; the term "fighter" is also sometimes used conversationally for devoted ground-attack aircraft. Fighter jet planes are the basic means by which armed forces acquire air superiority over their opponents in combat.
Modern Fighter Jet Planes:
Modern fighter jet planes are predominantly powered by one or two turbojet engines, and are furnished with radar as the basic technique of target acquisition. Armament consists primarily of air-to-air missiles with cannon as backup armament (usually between 20 to 30 mm in gauge); however, they can also often employ air-to-ground missile, as well as guided and unguided bombs.
List of main fighter jet planes currently being used by several armed forces is shown below;
EF 2000 Typhoon
F-117A Night Hawk
F-15C Eagle
F-16C Falcon
F-18E Super Homet
F 22A Raptor
Harrier GR9
Mirage 2000-5
SU 27 Flanker
Tornado ADV Mk3
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is fast, has a long range, and is more maneuverable than any other jet in the sky.
The World's Best Modern Fighter Jet Plane
The F-22A Raptor is a fifth generation modern fighter jet plane which employs stealth technology of fourth generation. It was earlier projected as an air superiority fighter for use against the Soviet Air Force, but is furnished for electronic warfare, signals intelligence roles and ground attack as well.
Features
First view/first kill in all surroundings- A combination of improved sensor capability, improved situational awareness and improved weapons allows first-kill chance against the threat. The F-22 owns the advanced suit of sensors that allow pilot to chase, identify, and hit the threat before it finds the F-22. Important effort is being put on cockpit figure and avionics fusion to improve the pilot's situational knowledge. Sophisticated avionic technologies provide the F-22 sensors to accumulate merge and display necessary data in the most valuable format to the pilot.
Decreased observables- Progresses in less-observable technologies allow importantly improve lethality and survivability against ground to air and air to air threats. The combination of F-22's decreased observability and supercruise emphasis the advantage of surprise in tactical surroundings.
Ultrasonic persistence- Especially in the military (non-afterburner) power, the F-22 engines create more drive than any current modern fighter engine. This feature provides the F-22 to expeditiously cruise at ultrasonic airspeeds without utilizing afterburner (supercruise). This ability greatly booms the F-22's controlling envelope in both range and speed over current modern fighters jet planes which must use afterburner to control at ultrasonic speeds.
Expanded maneuverability- The F-22 has been broadly tested, refined and designed aerodynamically on the demonstration and validation process and paired with high-maneuver capability. The advanced F-22 aerofigure and high thrust to weight allows the capacity to outmaneuver all projected and current threat aircraft.
Improved battle radius on interior fuel- To check the F-22 allows air superiority for rich-interdiction aircraft, it functions at medium and high elevation at ranges superior to modern generation air superiority aircraft.
Increased survivability and lethality- The above features provide an interactive effect that assures F-22 casualty against sophisticated air threat. The combination of supercruise drastically and reduced observability shrivels ground-to-air combat and downplays threat potentialities to occupy and hit the F-22.
Air to ground ability- The F-22 has another purpose to attack ground targets. The fighter jet will use on-board avionics for navigation and weapons delivery support and will be able to bearing 2 x 1,000 lbs Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) inwardly.
A fighter jet plane is a military jet plane configured mainly for air-to-air fight with other jet plane, as contrary to a bomber, which is configured mainly to approach ground targets by firing bombs. Fighters are fast, small and maneuverable. Several fighters have secondary ground-attack abilities, and a few are dual-rolled as fighter-bombers; the term "fighter" is also sometimes used conversationally for devoted ground-attack aircraft. Fighter jet planes are the basic means by which armed forces acquire air superiority over their opponents in combat.
Modern Fighter Jet Planes:
Modern fighter jet planes are predominantly powered by one or two turbojet engines, and are furnished with radar as the basic technique of target acquisition. Armament consists primarily of air-to-air missiles with cannon as backup armament (usually between 20 to 30 mm in gauge); however, they can also often employ air-to-ground missile, as well as guided and unguided bombs.
List of main fighter jet planes currently being used by several armed forces is shown below;
EF 2000 Typhoon
F-117A Night Hawk
F-15C Eagle
F-16C Falcon
F-18E Super Homet
F 22A Raptor
Harrier GR9
Mirage 2000-5
SU 27 Flanker
Tornado ADV Mk3
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is fast, has a long range, and is more maneuverable than any other jet in the sky.
The World's Best Modern Fighter Jet Plane
The F-22A Raptor is a fifth generation modern fighter jet plane which employs stealth technology of fourth generation. It was earlier projected as an air superiority fighter for use against the Soviet Air Force, but is furnished for electronic warfare, signals intelligence roles and ground attack as well.
Features
First view/first kill in all surroundings- A combination of improved sensor capability, improved situational awareness and improved weapons allows first-kill chance against the threat. The F-22 owns the advanced suit of sensors that allow pilot to chase, identify, and hit the threat before it finds the F-22. Important effort is being put on cockpit figure and avionics fusion to improve the pilot's situational knowledge. Sophisticated avionic technologies provide the F-22 sensors to accumulate merge and display necessary data in the most valuable format to the pilot.
Decreased observables- Progresses in less-observable technologies allow importantly improve lethality and survivability against ground to air and air to air threats. The combination of F-22's decreased observability and supercruise emphasis the advantage of surprise in tactical surroundings.
Ultrasonic persistence- Especially in the military (non-afterburner) power, the F-22 engines create more drive than any current modern fighter engine. This feature provides the F-22 to expeditiously cruise at ultrasonic airspeeds without utilizing afterburner (supercruise). This ability greatly booms the F-22's controlling envelope in both range and speed over current modern fighters jet planes which must use afterburner to control at ultrasonic speeds.
Expanded maneuverability- The F-22 has been broadly tested, refined and designed aerodynamically on the demonstration and validation process and paired with high-maneuver capability. The advanced F-22 aerofigure and high thrust to weight allows the capacity to outmaneuver all projected and current threat aircraft.
Improved battle radius on interior fuel- To check the F-22 allows air superiority for rich-interdiction aircraft, it functions at medium and high elevation at ranges superior to modern generation air superiority aircraft.
Increased survivability and lethality- The above features provide an interactive effect that assures F-22 casualty against sophisticated air threat. The combination of supercruise drastically and reduced observability shrivels ground-to-air combat and downplays threat potentialities to occupy and hit the F-22.
Air to ground ability- The F-22 has another purpose to attack ground targets. The fighter jet will use on-board avionics for navigation and weapons delivery support and will be able to bearing 2 x 1,000 lbs Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) inwardly.
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