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The CF-230 is an unpressurized, all-metal high-wing commuter aircraft known for its low maintenance and operating costs, as well as its versatile design, which allows for special interchangeable configurations. All models feature a retractable undercarriage. It includes two hydraulic circuits — one primary and one for emergencies — and operates on a 28V DC electrical system. Its de-icing system consists of pneumatic deicers on the leading edges and electrical heating for the propellers, cockpit windshields, and pitot-static system heads. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6,400 kg, which can be increased to 6,600 kg, and can seat between 17 and 19 passengers. It is also equipped with five-blade propellers. | The CF-230 is an unpressurized, all-metal high-wing commuter aircraft known for its low maintenance and operating costs, as well as its versatile design, which allows for special interchangeable configurations. All models feature a retractable undercarriage. It includes two hydraulic circuits — one primary and one for emergencies — and operates on a 28V DC electrical system. Its de-icing system consists of pneumatic deicers on the leading edges and electrical heating for the propellers, cockpit windshields, and pitot-static system heads. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6,400 kg, which can be increased to 6,600 kg, and can seat between 17 and 19 passengers. It is also equipped with five-blade propellers. | ||
A specialised version, the CF-230-ECS, in which the last three letters stand for ''Equites Caeli Seefernaufklärer'' was designed for service with the [[Confoederatio Aemilia|Aemilian]] [[Equites Caeli]]. This version is equipped with the [[Leichtgewichtstorpedo 300x2500mm]], designed and manufactured by [[Waffenschmiederei Ludwigshafen]], aimed to attack warships, especially submarines. It's used for the patrol and defence of the territorial waters of the Confoederatio Aemilia. | |||
== Operators == | == Operators == | ||
{{team flag|Sanama|name=Sanaman Union Air Force}} | * {{team flag|Sanama|name=Sanaman Union Air Force}} | ||
* {{team flag|Aemilia|name=Equites Caeli}} | |||
[[Category:Military aviation]] | [[Category:Military aviation]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:10, 20 July 2024
 CF-230 | |
| Aircraft type | Cargo and patrol aircraft |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | |
| Introduced | 1732 AN |
| Number built | TBD |
| Designed | 1730 AN |
| Manufacturer | Brightworks Mistra |
| Crew | 2 |
| Capacity | 19 passengers or 1,800 kg payload |
| Length | 14.42 m |
| Wingspan | 19.98 m |
| Height | 5.97 m |
| Empty weight | 4,200 kg |
| Max takeoff weight | 6,600 kg |
| Powerplant | 2 x Mistra turboprops, 801 hp each |
| Cruise speed | 405 km/h |
| Range | 1,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 8,382 m |
| Take-off run | 510 m |
| Landing run | 500 m |
| Role | Transport, utility, patrol |
The CF-230 is an unpressurized, all-metal high-wing commuter aircraft known for its low maintenance and operating costs, as well as its versatile design, which allows for special interchangeable configurations. All models feature a retractable undercarriage. It includes two hydraulic circuits — one primary and one for emergencies — and operates on a 28V DC electrical system. Its de-icing system consists of pneumatic deicers on the leading edges and electrical heating for the propellers, cockpit windshields, and pitot-static system heads. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6,400 kg, which can be increased to 6,600 kg, and can seat between 17 and 19 passengers. It is also equipped with five-blade propellers.
A specialised version, the CF-230-ECS, in which the last three letters stand for Equites Caeli Seefernaufklärer was designed for service with the Aemilian Equites Caeli. This version is equipped with the Leichtgewichtstorpedo 300x2500mm, designed and manufactured by Waffenschmiederei Ludwigshafen, aimed to attack warships, especially submarines. It's used for the patrol and defence of the territorial waters of the Confoederatio Aemilia.
