This week, Textron Aviation announced the details of their 2016 Oshkosh EAA Airventure (July 25-31) showcase headlined by a cabin mock-up and product details of its new single engine turboprop (SETP). Additionally, the company plans to unveil the name of the aircraft at the show. Alongside the SETP will be an extensive static aircraft display featuring nearly a dozen of the company’s commercial jet, turboprop and piston products.
“We’ve heard from so many customers who are eager to learn more about our new single engine turboprop, and we’re excited to reveal the name and branding as well as debut the cabin mockup for this exceptional aircraft,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “Textron Aviation’s continued investment and focus on innovation in products and services will be on display at this year’s exhibit, and we are ready to tap into the valuable feedback we get from our customers and the general aviation community at Oshkosh.”
The single engine turboprop aircraft cabin mock-up will be accompanied by a mock-up of GE’s new advanced turboprop engine. Textron Aviation said the SETP will be designed to have cruise speeds of up to 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds. With a planned range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers, the aircraft will be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago or from New York to Miami. The company also noted the cabin will be the widest in its segment and offer best-in-class operating costs. First flight is targeted for 2018.
Textron will also be featuring its Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air 250 and Cessna Grand Caravan EX in the turboprop division.
A complete list of products on display:
– SETP cabin mockup
– Cessna Citation CJ3+
– Cessna Citation M2
– Beechcraft King Air 250
– Cessna Grand Caravan EX
– Beechcraft Baron
– Cessna Turbo Stationair 206
– Beechcraft Bonanza
– Cessna TTx
– Cessna Skylane 182
– Cessna Skyhawk 172
– Cessna Skyhawk 172 (Top Hawk – Kent University)
– Mobile Service Unit