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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight  Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 14:51 |
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What is a Diamont? I could not resist. Anyway, kinda cool concept. Wonder if Diamond will ever get any of the new planes into production.... Tim
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 14:53 |
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Cool, I admire Diamond's effort. I hope they certify it.
Pressurized? I bet you can buy that turbine cheaper than a TSIO-550.
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 17:18 |
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Does not look like it's pressurized to me.
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 17:48 |
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First saw this a/c on static display at AERO in Friedrichshafen a couple of years back. Glad to see the program is still alive.
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 19:48 |
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Wow. 2:30am after a 12 pack of Milwaukees best and i still wouldn't take her home
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 20:37 |
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Yikes very awkward looking, need a few drinks or 10 before bringing her back to the dorm room
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 20:39 |
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Username Protected wrote: 450-HP AI-450S turboshaft engine That is a sweet looking engine. Looks like a clean and compact design. The fuel specifics aren't great, but on par with the Allison of about the same size and just the nature of the beast for small turbines. The weight is excellent, 270 pounds. If this engine can be bought new for under $100K, that will revolutionize GA, particularly in Europe where 100LL is $10/gal and Jet-A is $3. Lots of retrofit possibilities. If I was making a new airframe for the engine, it would be pressurized, retractable, and FIKI. But that's just me... Mike C.
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 21 Jan 2015, 21:04 |
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Username Protected wrote: 450-HP AI-450S turboshaft engine That is a sweet looking engine. Looks like a clean and compact design. The fuel specifics aren't great, but on par with the Allison of about the same size and just the nature of the beast for small turbines. The weight is excellent, 270 pounds. If this engine can be bought new for under $100K, that will revolutionize GA, particularly in Europe where 100LL is $10/gal and Jet-A is $3. Lots of retrofit possibilities. If I was making a new airframe for the engine, it would be pressurized, retractable, and FIKI. But that's just me... Mike C.
It would probably match up pretty well with a 58p.
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 22 Jan 2015, 13:27 |
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It's all about the ability to burn kerosene, especially in Europe. Username Protected wrote: 450-HP AI-450S turboshaft engine That is a sweet looking engine. Looks like a clean and compact design. The fuel specifics aren't great, but on par with the Allison of about the same size and just the nature of the beast for small turbines. The weight is excellent, 270 pounds. If this engine can be bought new for under $100K, that will revolutionize GA, particularly in Europe where 100LL is $10/gal and Jet-A is $3. Lots of retrofit possibilities. If I was making a new airframe for the engine, it would be pressurized, retractable, and FIKI. But that's just me... Mike C.
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 22 Jan 2015, 14:51 |
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[quote="Patrick J. Carter"]It's all about the ability to burn kerosene, especially in Europe. Main market for Diamond turboprop USA, Canada, Germany . You can ask guys at this forum You want to burn expensive Avgas or Kerosene ? AI-450S turbo-shaft engine price $55-60K . I think PW will buy him very soon and the price will be $180 000 .We have a monopoly
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Post subject: Re: Diamont Single Turboprop first flight Posted: 22 Jan 2015, 15:14 |
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Username Protected wrote: AI-450S turbo-shaft engine price $55-60K. WOW. That is revolutionary. They could sell thousands for aftermarket upgrades. Quote: I think PW will buy him very soon and the price will be $180 000 Or "not available". Sigh. Mike C.
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