Vulcanair Mission

VF600W Mission
Prototype in 2003
Role Utility aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Vulcanair
First flight 4 December 2002
Status Under development
Number built 1 prototype

The Vulcanair VF600W Mission is an Italian single-engined utility transport, under development by Vulcanair of Casoria.

Design and development

The Mission is based on the twin-engined Vulcanair Canguro but powered by a single Walter M601F-11 turboprop driving a five-bladed Avia propeller.[1] It is a high-wing braced monoplane with a fixed tricycle landing gear and has seating for 10 to 16 passengers.

The prototype first flew on 4 December 2002.[2] The aircraft was damaged in an incident at Casandrino on 19 December 2003.[3]

In September 2006 VulcanAir's director of sales stated the VF600W was still an active programme, despite delays and a lack of company resources. He indicated that the aircraft was expected to resume test flying in August 2006 after which the company would provide a new estimate of when it would be certified.[4]

In March 2019 the aircraft was not listed on the company website and no company updates had been released.[5]

Specifications (performance estimated)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004[6]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 10–16 passengers
  • Length: 13.12 m (43 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 15.50 m (50 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 4.55 m (14 ft 11 in)
  • Max takeoff weight: 3,900 kg (8,598 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Walter M601F-11 turboprop, 580 kW (778 shp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 352 km/h (219 mph, 190 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 339 km/h (211 mph, 183 kn)
  • Stall speed: 113 km/h (70 mph, 61 kn) (flaps down)
  • Range: 2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 6,095 m (19,997 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 4.6 m/s (900 ft/min)

References

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Notes
  1. ^ VulcanAir Mission single takes off
  2. ^ First Flight Vulcanair VF600w
  3. ^ Località Casandrino (NA), Vulcanair VF600W “Mission”, marche I-VAVF
  4. ^ Chad Trautveteter (25 September 2006). "In The Works: Vulcanair VF600W Mission".
  5. ^ Vulcanair (2019). "News". vulcanair.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  6. ^ Jackson 2003, pp. 305–306.
Sources
  • Jackson, Paul, ed. (2003). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5.