So Cessna just announced their PC-12 ripoff. http://cessna.

I bet it's not affordable.

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>>1020822

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_Denali

>new design not derived from any existing aircraft

>>1020822
>unit cost $4.5 million
lol

>>1020808
The PC-12 is a SOCATA TBM ripoff.

>>1020854

And the TBM is a Piper Meridian ripoff.

>>1020808

>Cessna Denali

Literally the dumbest name they could have picked. And they had GE contracted to build an engine specifically for this plane instead of just using a Pratt & Whitney PT6 which can fit in just about anything,

At that point why wouldn't you buy a Mustang? Two engines so you don't fucking die when the turboprop shits the bed.

>>1021046

Apparently market analysts think there will be a demand increase for turboprop singles.

It would make a nice air taxi but no one would use it as an executive transport.

>>1020916
But better in every way. Meridians are for those who can't afford a TBM

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Cartels are sure to buy some for drug running.

>>1021046
Turboprop doesn't drink $500 per hour in fuel.

>>1021577
>Mustang I
>50gph per engine
???

>>1021531
>implying cartels haven't switched to submarines and drones

>>1020916
Meridians R Trash

>>1020849
A&P mechanic here. You have no idea how different aircraft are even though they look the identical on the outside. Keep playing your silly flight Sims and pretending you know how an aircraft is built.

>>1021667
That's what Cessna claims as average for a 5000nm trip

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>>1020808
Pilatus does not own this concept. The Socata TBM series was around way before.

>>1023820
Pilatus captured the market though. Cessna is late to the game..

>>1023820
>>1025628
The Socata looks better than the Cessna

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>>1020808

http://newatlas.com/ge-aviation-turboprop-35-percent-printed/46279/

So this bird's engine uses 35% 3D printed parts.

Bad idea? Y/N?

>>1020808

> Implying Cessna can achieve the same level of quality as glorious Pilatus

BTW: PC 24 is kicking ass

When will the prototype be flying?

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wops

>>1021778
Fucking this. Eat shit you idiots, and educate yourselves. Armchair pilots and """experts""" are aviation's shame

>>1027925

couple years