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Wingspan
  
10 m

Cruise speed
  
362 km/h

Engine type
  
Walter M601

Length
  
9.6 m

Weight
  
1,270 kg

Manufacturer
  
Comp Air 8 COMP AIR 8 Turbine

Unit cost
  
187,000–425,000 USD (2011)

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The Comp Air 8 is an American kit turboprop-powered light civil utility aircraft manufactured by Comp Air of Florida.

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Design and development

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The aircraft is a Comp Air 7 with its fuselage stretched by 2 feet (0.6 m) to accommodate six adults and two children. The Comp Air 8 is configured as a conventional high-wing monoplane with optional tailwheel or tricycle undercarriage. It can be fitted with large floats for water operations.

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The Comp Air 8 fuselage and tail are constructed with carbon fiber. Fuel capacity can be determined by the builder and can be as much as 180 U.S. gallons (680 L; 150 imp gal). The useful load is 2,000 to 2,500 lb (907 to 1,134 kg) and the aircraft has a standard gross weight of 4,800 lb (2,177 kg). The gross weight can be increased to 5,200 lb (2,359 kg) or even 5,600 lb (2,540 kg) with factory-supplied reinforcing kits. The standard engine used is the Walter M 601D of 657 hp (490 kW)

Specifications (Comp Air 8)

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General characteristics

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  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: seven passengers
  • Length: 31 ft 6 in (9.60 m)
  • Wingspan: 33 ft 0 in (10.06 m)
  • Height: 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
  • Wing area: 237 sq ft (22.0 m2)
  • Empty weight: 2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
  • Gross weight: 4,800 lb (2,177 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 5,600 lb (2,540 kg) with gross weight increase kit
  • Fuel capacity: 150 US gallons (568 litres)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Walter M 601D turboprop, 657 shp (490 kW)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed AVIA constant speed, feathering, with reverse
  • Performance

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  • Cruise speed: 225 mph (196 kn; 362 km/h) True airspeed
  • Never exceed speed: 229 mph (199 kn; 369 km/h) Indicated airspeed
  • Fuel consumption: 35-37 gallons per hour fuel burn (133-140 litres/hr)

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    References

    Comp Air 8 Wikipedia