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CAIGA Primus 150

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China Aviation Industry General Aircraft

The CAIGA Primus 150, built by the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft, is a development of the Epic LT aircraft built using the international rights to Epic Aircraft bought in bankruptcy in 2010. As part of the settlement, Epic retained its rights for American construction and support of its aircraft, creating two divergent lines.

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Design and development

China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) is in the process of developing the Epic LT into the Primus 150 for commercial construction. The aircraft is a five-seat low-wing tricycle-gear pressurized turboprop.

Specifications (Primus 150)

Data from Aviation Week

General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Capacity: three passengers
  • Powerplant: 1 × General Electric H85 Turboprop, 630 kW (850 hp)
  • Propellers: four-bladed

    • Performance

  • Cruise speed: 648 km/h; 403 mph (350 kn)
  • Range: 2,593 km; 1,611 mi (1,400 nmi)

    • References

    CAIGA Primus 150 Wikipedia
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