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| Specifications of the N250 Gatotkaca, BJ Habibie's Worldwide Plane |
Jakarta - Some of the inventions of the Second President of Indonesia BJ Habibie that are recognized by the world are the aviation sector. One of them is the N250 Gatot Kaca aircraft. The N250 Gatot Kaca aircraft is produced by the Nusantara Aircraft Industry (IPTN), which is currently known as PT Dirgantara Indonesia.
In its capacity, the N250 Gatotkaca can accommodate up to 50 passengers. In addition, the first flight was carried out in 1995 at Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung.
The aircraft, which was initiated by BJ Habibie, has also been exhibited at the 1996 Indonesian Air Show in Cengkareng. The N code in the name of the aircraft is based on the word Nusantara. The reason is because the aircraft design process is carried out domestically.
Quoted from Airliners, the N250 Gatotkaca uses two Allison AE 2100C 2439 kW turboprop engines. The generator drives six propeller blades at constant speed. Then, for a maximum cruising speed of 610 km/hour.
In addition, the N250 has a fuselage length of about 26.30 meters and a height of 8.37 meters. The following are the complete specifications of the N250 Gatotkaca aircraft designed by BJ Habibie:
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- Engine : Two Turboprop Allison AE 2100C 2439 kW. (Moves six propeller blades).
- Empty Weight: 13,665 kg
- Max weight: 22,000 kg
- Length: 26.30 meters
- Wingspan: 28 meters
- Height: 8.37 meters
- Maximum Speed : 610 km/hour
- Stable Roaming Speed: 555 km/hour
- Cruising Power : - 2,040 km (optional fuel) - 1,480 km (standard fuel)
- Roaming altitude: 25,000 feet
- Crew Capacity: Two people
- Passenger Capacity: 50-54 people