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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier  Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 07:06 |
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Username Protected wrote: Twin Otter reboot... My first impression, but am I mistaken, or is there a little larger fuselage cross-section? If so, a real boon to utility. Glad to see new product coming out.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 08:03 |
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Wonder why they chose Pratts over the GE's?
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 08:09 |
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Username Protected wrote: Wonder why they chose Pratts over the GE's? I was thinking the same thing. I looked for the specs expecting that denali engine. The aircraft will haul a load but it is slow and fuel burn will be high. No cabin specs up yet but if it is similar to the caravan then it will be roomy for 19.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 08:09 |
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Username Protected wrote: Looks like something FEDEX could use, too. They got 100 ordered plus 50 on option looks like.
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 08:41 |
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Username Protected wrote: Wonder why they chose Pratts over the GE's? Billions and billions sold!
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 08:47 |
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Username Protected wrote: Wonder why they chose Pratts over the GE's? Billions and billions sold!
My hunch is strong influence by the launch customer
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 08:57 |
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You can certainly see a commonality of Beech and Cessna parts. Think they will eventually phase out the Beech line?
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Post subject: Re: Cessna announces new twin turboprop - skycourier Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 09:01 |
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Username Protected wrote: You can certainly see a commonality of Beech and Cessna parts. Think they will eventually phase out the Beech line? Isn't it phasing itself out? 
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