Summary
The Mooney M10T is a light aircraft that was under development by Mooney Aircraft with an original proposed delivery date in 2017. The project was cancelled in April 2017.
| M10T | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mooney Aircraft |
| First flight | 23 December 2015 (proof of concept aircraft) |
| Introduction | 11 November 2014 |
| Status | Canceled |
| Number built | One prototype M10T |
The first flight of the proof of concept prototype was on 23 December 2015.[1]
Design and development edit
The M10T is a three-seat, single engine, low-wing, tricycle gear composite aircraft, that was originally proposed as a new training aircraft.[2] Although similar in configuration to the Ercoupe-based Mooney M10, the aircraft is an all-new design of composite construction with sidestick controls. The M10J is a parallel development, with a larger 155 hp (116 kW) engine and retractable landing gear.[2][3][4][5]
The company planned to produce the design at its Chino, California plant initially, with the option of expanding to its Kerrville, Texas facility. Assembly was also considered for a new plant under construction in Hunan province, China.[6]
In April 2017 the company indicated that development was canceled, but that their next-generation piston aircraft would use the knowledge they gained during the project.[7][8]
Variants edit
- M10T
- Fixed gear trainer with Continental CD-135 diesel engine. One prototype built.
- M10J
- Retractable gear version with Continental CD-155 diesel engine. None completed.
Specifications (M10T) edit
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2 passenger
- Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gallons (160 L; 35 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental CD-135 four cylinder diesel, 135 hp (101 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Cruise speed: 140 kn (160 mph, 260 km/h)
- Never exceed speed: 160 kn (180 mph, 300 km/h)
Avionics
References edit
- ^ Kauh, Elaine (23 December 2015). "Mooney M10T Achieves First Test Flight". AVweb. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ^ a b "M10T". Mooney. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Mooney Unveils Diesel M10T, M10J". AOPA. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ Bergqvist, Pia (11 November 2014). "Mooney Launches Diesel-Powered M10 Two Seater". Flying. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ Trimble, Stephen (13 November 2014). "Mooney adds composite, diesel-powered aircraft to portfolio". Flightglobal. Washington, D.C.: Reed Business Information. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ Bertorelli, Paul (4 December 2014). "New Mooneys To Be U.S.-Built, But China Remains An Option". AVweb. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ Bertorelli, Paul (4 April 2017). "Mooney Shows Certified Acclaim, Recalibrates M10 Project". AVweb. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ^ Laboda, Amy (4 April 2017). "Mooney CEO: M10 Proof-of-concept Program Is Over". AINonline. AIN Publications. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
External links edit
- Mooney Project Announcement
- New Mooneys: No Parachute? by Paul Bertorelli, AVweb