TYPE: Twin-turboprop amphibian.

PROGRAMME: Under development by 2006.

DESIGN FEATURES: Twin-turboprop derivative of L-471, with engines similarly mounted on wing leading-edge; broader beam; outrigger floats removed to wingtips.

POWER PLANT: Two AI-450TP turboprop versions of Progress (ZMKB) AI-450 turboshaft, each 331 kW (443 shp). Fuel capacity 1,000 litres (264 US gallons; 220 Imp gallons).

ACCOMMODATION: Pilot and seven passengers.

AVIONICS: Radar: Optional podded radar under starboard wing.

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL:

  • Cabin: Length: 2.45 m (8 ft 0½ in)
    • Max width: 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)
    • Max height: 1.32 m (4 ft 4 in)

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:

  • Max payload: 780 kg (1,720 lb)
  • Max fuel weight: 800 kg (1,763 lb)
  • Max T-O weight: 3,000 kg (6,613 lb)
  • Max power loading: 4.54 kg/kW (7.46 lb/shp)

PERFORMANCE:

  • Max level speed: 194 kt (360 km/h; 224 mph)
  • T-O to 15 m (50 ft): on land: 420 m (1,380 ft)
    • on water: 570 m (1,870 m)
  • Landing from 15 m (50 ft): on land: 370 m (1,215 ft)
    • on water: 520 m (1,710 ft)
  • Range with max fuel: 853 n miles (1,580 km; 981 miles)