CAIGA Primus 150
| Primus 150 | |
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| An example of the American Epic LT the Primus is based on. | |
| Role | Single engine turboprop |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Aviation Industry General Aircraft |
| Status | In Development |
| Developed from | Epic LT Dynasty |
The CAIGA 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]
Design and development
China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) is in the process of developing the Epic LT into the Primus 150 for commercial construction. The aircraft is a five-seat low-wing tricycle-gear pressurized turboprop.[3]
Specifications (Primus 150)
Data from Aviation Week
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Capacity: three passengers
- Powerplant: 1 × General Electric H85 Turboprop, 630 kW (850 hp)
- Propellers: four-bladed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 650 km/h (400 mph, 350 kn)
- Range: 2,600 km (1,600 mi, 1,400 nmi)
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- ^ Aviation Week & Space Technology: 68. 14 October 2010.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Primus 150". Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "CAIGA Selects GE's H85 Turboprop Engine on Primus 150". Retrieved 24 October 2013.