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Cargo
Cessna C208 Grand Caravan (class 1)
With sales exceeding the 1000 mark the useful Caravan is a popular utility
workhorse worldwide.
Design work for the Caravan dates back to the early eighties. First flight
of a prototype occurred on December 9 1982 and certification was granted in
October 1984. When production began the following year it became the first
all new single engine turboprop powered aircraft to achieve production
status.
The Caravan I has had a close association with US package freight specialist
Federal Express (FedEx), on whose request Cessna especially developed two
pure freight versions. The first of these was the 208A Cargomaster (40
delivered), the second was the stretched 208B Super Cargomaster (260
delivered). The first Super Cargomaster flew in 1986 and features a 1.22m
(4ft) stretch and greater payload capacity, including an under fuselage
cargo pannier. FedEx's aircraft lack cabin windows.
Power plant -One 505kW (675shp) PT6A-114A
Performance -
Max cruising speed 317km/h (171kt). Max initial rate of climb 770ft/min.
Range -
Range with max fuel and reserves 2000km (1080nm).
Weight - Empty 2073kg (4570lb), max takeoff 3970kg (8750lb).
Dimensions - Wing span 15.88m
(52ft 1in), length 11.46m (37ft 7in), height 4.32m (14ft 2in). Wing area
26.0m2 (279.4sq ft).
Capacity - One pilot.
Cargo capacity for 1587kg (3500lb).
Downloads shareware
FS2002/2004 C208B on Wheels
FS2002/2004 C208 Amphibian
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Boeing 727 (class 3)
The 727-100 had been in service barely a year when Boeing began serious consideration of a stretched, greater capacity development.
This resulted in the 727-200, which Boeing announced it was developing in August 1965. The 200 series was essentially a 100 series with a 20 ft fuselage stretch. This increased maximum seating to 189 passengers. The 727-200's stretch consisted of two 10 ft. plugs, one forward and one rear of the wing. Otherwise the two versions shared the same engines, fuel capacity takeoff weigtht.
The first flight of 727-200 occurred on July 27, 1967, with certification granted in late November of that year. The 200 entered service with Northeast Airlines (later aquired by Delta) the following month, by which time total 727 orders for both models exceeded 500
While no longer used for passenger service, many 727's were converted for use as private jets (Donald Trump has one) and Freighters.
Power plant -Three 64.5kN (14,500lb) Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9
turbofans
Performance -
Max speed 1017km/h (549kt), max cruising speed 953km/h (515kt), economical
cruising speed 865km/h (467kt).
Range - Range with max payload 3965km (2140nm), range with max fuel
4450km (2400nm). Weight -
Operating empty 45,360kg (100,000lb), max takeoff 95,030kg (209,500lb). Dimensions -
Wing span 32.92m (108ft 0in), length 46.69m (153ft 2in), height 10.36m (34ft
0in). Wing area 157.9m2 (1700sq ft). Capacity -
Typical max payload comprises 11 2.23m x 3.17m (7ft 4in x 10ft 5in) pallets
Downloads shareware
FS2004 Boeing
727-200F
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Boeing 757-200F (class 3)
The 757 was launched in 1983 by Eastern Airlines and British Airways to replace the aging 727. 1,050 aircraft had been delivered by 2005 when the assembly line was shut down. Over 1000 aircraft remain in passenger service today.
While the program was resounding success, dwindling sales in the late 90's forced Boeing to cease production of the aircraft. Originally designed to replace the 727, the plane began as a stretched "-300" series 727. The program eventually evoled into a completely new design, early concepts featuring a "T-tail". Ultimately, a conventional tail design was adopted. The 757 retains the same upper-fuselage dimensions as the 707/727/737 series aircraft.
The 757-200F frieghter version proved to be a very popular model after it was launched in 1987 by UPS. Many other carriers, including FedEx and DHL use the model as well. This version has no passenger windows or doors and a large Cargo door is installed. Up to 15 containers or pallets can be accomodated on the main deck. The two lower holds provide 1,830 cubic feet of space for bulk loading. These provide a combined maximum revenue payload of 87,700lbs. At max. load, the -200F has a range of about 2,900nm.
Power plant - Two RB211, PW2037, PW2040 or PW2043 high-bypass turbofans rated from 36,600 to 43,500lbs each.
Performance - Max cruising speed
530kts
Range - Range 3100nm
Weight - Empty:128,730. Max. Takeoff: 255,000lbs
Dimensions - Wing span 124' 10", length 155' 3" height 44' 6"
Ceiling - 42,000'
Downloads shareware
FS2004 Project Opensky B757-200F
FS2004 Project Opensky B757-200F |
De Havilland Canada Dash 7 (class 1)
In the 1960's, de Havilland Canada was already well known throughout the world for their series of high-performance STOL aircraft, noteably the very popular Twin Otter. However these aircraft were generally fairly small and served outlying routes, as opposed to the main feederliner routes which were already well served by larger, higher performance aircraft such as the Jetstream and Fokker F27.
De Havilland Canada felt they could compete with these designs in a roundabout way. With their excellent STOL performance, their designs could fly into smaller airports that other aircraft could not easily use.
The original specification called for a 40 seat aircraft with a fairly short range of 200 statute miles, operating from runways only 2,000 feet long.
With new noise restrictions in the '70's, an aircraft tailored for this role would have to be very quiet. To meet this need, the new design used oversized propellers geared to spin at a slower speed then normal. Much of the sound from a prop is generated at the tips which are spinning at near the speed of sound. By reducing the RPM of the prop, the noise goes away. The Dash 7 often landed at only 900 rpm and took off at only 1200!
Development started in 1972 and the prototype first flew March 27th 1975. The launch customer, Rocky Mountain Airways took delivery on Feb, 3rd, 1978. 113 Aircraft were delivered by 1988, before the design was superceded by the Dash 8.
Power plant - four Pratt & Whitney PT6A-50 turboprops at 1,120 shp each.
Performance - Max cruising speed
436km/hr
Range - Range 1427km
Weight - Empty: 27,650. Max. Takeoff: 44,000lbs
Dimensions - Wing span93 ft, length 80 ft 7.75in height 26ft 2in, Wing area860
sq. ft
Downloads shareware
FS2004 Dash7 Cargo by Milton Shupe
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McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (class 5)
The MD-11 is a modernised, slightly
stretched and re-engined development of the DC-10 trijet.
Launched on December 30 1986 (following a launch order from British
Caledonian for three placed earlier that month), the MD-11 was the result of
a two year study to find a replacement for the DC-10. First flight occurred
on January 10 1990, certification was granted in November that year, and the
first one was delivered on December 7 1990 to Finnair.
Compared to the DC-10, the MD-11 features a 5.71m (18ft 9in) fuselage
stretch, winglets, modified tail with less sweepback, an advanced two crew
six screen EFIS flightdeck, restyled main cabin interior and new engine
options. Variants offered were the longer range MD-11ER available from early
1996, MD-11F freighter, MD-11C Combi and MD-11CF convertible
passenger/freighter models.
Power plant - Three 266.9kN (60,000lb) Pratt & Whitney PW4460s
Performance - Max cruising speed
945km/h (510kt), economical cruising speed 876km/h (473kt).
Range - Range 7242km (3910nm).
Weight - Operating empty 113,920kg (251,150lb), standard max takeoff
273,314kg (602,555lb), optional 285,990kg (630,500lb).
Dimensions - Wing span 51.66m
(169ft 6in), length 61.21m (200ft 10in) with PW4460s, 61.62m (202ft 2in)
with CF6s, height 17.60m (57ft 9in). Wing area 338.9m2 (3648.0sq ft).
Capacity - Flightcrew of two.
Downloads shareware
FS2002 IFDG MD-11F
FS2004 IFDG
MD-11F
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Boeing
767-300F (class 4)
Designed to be a fuel effecient,
Medium to short range twinjet, the 767 series began production in the
early 80's. Featuring new turbofan engines and an advanced flight control
computer, the aircraft has been hugely successful in the medium range
and transcontinental roles. Able to takeoff at maximum weight on only
ONE engine, she's a virtual rocket with both running. Handling and acceleration
are described as "fighter-like" by many pilots. Her smaller
cousin, the 757, is virtually identical to the 767 in the flight deck,
making it very easy for a pilot to transition to either aircraft. Data
that follows if for the 767-300 series.
Power plant - Two 213.5kN (48,000lb) Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4
turbofans or 222.4kN (50,000lb) JT9D-7R4Es
Performance - Max cruising speed 900km/h (486kt), economical
cruising speed 850km/h (460kt).
Range - Range with design payload with PW-4060s 10,880km (5875nm),
with CF6-80C2B4Fs 10,195km (5505nm).
Weight - Empty with PW-4060s 81,374kg (179,400lb), with CF6-80C2B4s
80,603kg (177,700lb). Operating empty with PW-4060s 90,535kg (199,600lb),
with CF6-80C2B4s 90,175kg (198,800lb). Max takeoff with PW-4060s 181,890kg
(401,000lb), with CF6-80C2B4Fs 175,540kg (387,000lb).
Dimensions - Wing span 47.57m (156ft 1in), length 54.94m (180ft
3in), height 15.85m (52ft 0in). Wing area 283.3m2 (3050sq ft).
Capacity - Flightcrew of two.
Typical three class layout for 210, two class 269 (24 premium & 245
economy seven abreast) max seating for 350 at eight abreast. Underfloor
capacity for 20 LD2s.
Downloads shareware
FS2004 Posky 767
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payware
FS2004 LevelD 767 textures |
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter (class 1)
A 20 passenger, STOL feederliner and utility aircraft, the Twin Otter is often called the most successful aircraft program in Canadian history.
The ability to fit the aircraft with wheels (fixed tricycle), floats, skis or as an amphibian, combined with STOL capabilities and a phenomenal climb-rate, means there is nowhere a Twin Otter can't go. In fact, when a researcher in Antartica had to be medivaced to safety, the Twin Otter, designed with Canada's Arctic cold in mind, was the only aircraft capable of accomplishing the mission. The aircraft is used as a regional airliner, cargo carrier, air ambulance, and skydive platform world-wide.
Power plant - Two 550 hp PT6A-21 turboprops or Two 620 hp PT61-27's.
Performance - Max cruising speed
183kts
Range - Range 920nm
Weight - Empty: between 7,000 and 8000 lbs. Max. Takeoff: between 11,500 and 12,500 lbs depending on variant and configuration.
Dimensions - Wing span 65'", length 51' 9" height 19' 6 "
Ceiling - 26,000'
Downloads shareware
FS2004 Premiarcraft DHC-6 Amphibian
FS2004 Premiarcraft DHC-6 Wheel Version
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BAE - 146-200 Quiet Trader (class 2)
A medium sized commercial aircraft manufactured in England by British Aerospace, it is widely known as the "whisper jet" due to it's very quiet operation. For this reason, the aircraft is popular on routes into small city-based airports.
Production ran from 1983 until 2002. An improved version known as the Avro RJ began in 1992. The aircraft carries it's four jet engines on a high wing above the fuselage and has the distinction of being the only civilian commercial jet to do so. Possessing STOL capabilities due to it's very large flaps and spoilers as well as it's large, split "clam-shell" speed brakes, the -146/Avro RJ is well suited to the small runways in more remote cities.
There are problems with the aircraft, however. The ALF 502 turbofans were derived from Lycoming's helicopter turboshaft design and suffered from significant reliability problems. Internal electronics were prone to overheating which could trigger an automatic engine shutdown with no hope of in-flight restart. Certain atmospheric conditions caused engine failure due to internal icing. BAe mechanics have been known to quip that "BAe" stood for "Bring Another Engine". For this reason, many passenger versions are being phased out of service. The "Quiet Trader" freight version soldiers on, however, and will until a suitable replacement is found.
Power plant - 4 Honeywell ALF-502R-5 Turbofans at 6,970 lbs each.
Performance - Max speed - 482 kts. Cruise Speed - 404 kts.
Range- Range - 1,290 miles with 25,000lbs payload.
Weight - Operating empty 73,415lbs, standard max takeoff - 93,035 lbs
Dimensions - Wing span 86' 5", length 93' 8", height 28' 3". Wing area 832 sq ft.
Capacity - Flightcrew of two.
Downloads shareware
FS2004 BAE-146-200 Quiet Trader
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