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The Turbine Commander (Model 690, 690A, 690B)

The first variant of the mighty turbine powered Twin Commanders, the 690 series matches Honeywell TPE331 engines producing 717.5 shaft horsepower to a pressurized airframe offering a 4,174 lb. useful load, including 600 lbs. of baggage.
Climbing out at 2,850 feet per minute, a turbo Commander will likely have you on top of the weather at FL200 in nine minutes and comfortably cruising in the mid to high twenty’s at 285 knots while sipping Jet A for 1,500 nautical miles.

The JetProp Commander (Model 840, 900, 980, 1000)

Unequivocally the hands down all around best performer in its class (and many others), the Commander JetProp series defines performance, efficiency, and value. As a second generation to the Turbo Commander series, the JetProp Commanders offer greater wing area along with a larger fuselage and cabin. Engine options extend up to the TPE 331 Dash 10T engine producing 1,000 shaft horsepower and speeds exceeding 300 knots while burning only 75 gallons of fuel per hour. The 1000 model JetProp Commander has seating for up to 9, including a lavatory and is certified to FL350. RVSM capability is available via STC. JetProp Commanders offer a long range cruise capability between 1,700 and 2,050 nautical miles. Unbeatable by any measure.

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Classic airplanes continue to survive for decades through changes of manufacturer and Type Certificate holder-even surviving beyond the "grave" of production termination through a lively market for upgrading. One such is the Commander family -- much changed from the Aero Commander of five decades ago, but now described by its "foster parent" as "the ultimate turboprop."

Arlington, Va.-based Twin Commander Aircraft is at NBAA 2002 offering a range of upgrades culminating in complete rebuild for turboprop models. An interim modification that is proving popular is the installation of Honeywell TPE331-10T engines in Twin Commanders, replacing the factory-installed ­5 turboprops. This ups the thermodynamic limit from 800 to 1,000 shp, cutting time-to-height and giving a 300-knots-plus cruise performance. To date, it has been applied to 75 aircraft.

The Grand Renaissance, of which 35 have so far emerged from Twin Commander service centers, is a completely disassembled airframe inspected and rebuilt to factory specifications, with every component overhauled or replaced. Dash 10 engines, custom interior and paint complete the process, presenting an airplane that is claimed to be "better than new."

Other options recently introduced for the wider Commander community include:

* Meggitt 'Magic' electronic flight and engine instrumentation display;
* Meggitt 2100 digital flight control system (both for Grand Renaissance);
* lower spar cap and nosewheel strengthening for Commander 500 pistons and 690 turboprops;
* magnesium fuel sumps for piston versions;
* flexible environmental control unit ducting; and
* new hot-and-high takeoff performance charts.

These, says Twin Commander Aircraft's vp Jeff Cousins, will "not just keep the Twin Commander fleet flying, but will make it possible and desirable for every owner to upgrade the performance, utility and value of their airplane."-Paul Jackson

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Type: Jet Prop Commander AC-695A
Engines: Garrett TPE-331-10 (turboprop) 800 HP/each
Crew: 2 Pilots and 1 Observer (as needed)
Ceiling: 35,000 feet (pressurized)
Rate of Climb: 2,800 feet/minute
Operational Airspeeds: 120-250 knots
Electrical: Two 30 volt 300 ampere starter-generators, Two 24 volt lead acid batteries
Scientific Power: 115V AC, 60 Hz
Max. Gross Weight: 11,250 lbs Empty Weight: 7,300 lbs
Useful Load: 3,950 lbs (fuel, personnel, cargo) Fuel Load 3,175 lbs
Type Fuel: Jet A
Standard Fuel Burn
Maximum Cruise Speed: 600 lbs/hr Normal Cruise Speed – 500 lbs/hr
Fuel Burn varies with mission configuration and environmental conditions.
Range: (max. cruise) - 1750 nm Range (normal cruise) - 1950 nm
Duration: (max. cruise) - 5 hr Duration (normal cruise) - 6 hr
Max Cruise Range: (w/reserves) - 1500 nm
Normal Cruise Range: (w/reserves) – 1700 nm
Dimensions Wing Span: 52 ft Total Length – 43 ft
External
Fuselage Height: 5 ft 7 in Tail Height – 14 ft 11.5 in
Cabin Doors: 47 in x 26 in
Baggage Doors: 31.25 in x 19.75 in
Internal
Cabin Length: 17 ft 5 in
Cabin Height: 4 ft 9 in
Cabin Width: 4 ft 2 in
Useable Volumes Cabin: 278 cu ft
Baggage Compartment: 46 cu ft

Zitat von »Falkenburger«

Echt? Ok, ich selbst bin auch noch nicht mit so einem Lenker geflogen...vielleicht etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig.

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Sicher komfortabler und geräumiger als die SU27