The Micronautix Triton is an American 3-5 passenger sightseeing and flight experience aircraft.
| Triton | |
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| Two normal size passengers fit in tandem seating in the two outer cabins. One passenger sits behind the pilot in the center cabin. | |
| Role | Light aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Micronautix |
| Status | In development |
Design and development
editThe Triton is a single engine pusher aircraft with three fuselage sections joined by a mid-wing and a Double-V shaped tailplane. Amphibian and electric hybrid variants are planned.[1] A ballistic parachute will be integrated into the design.[2] Under development by Micronautix, a division of Bob Smith Industries, Inc.
Specifications (Triton)
editData from AOPA
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 4-6
- Length: 35 ft (11 m)
- Wingspan: 42 ft (13 m)
- Height: 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- Wing area: 196 sq ft (18.2 m2)
- Airfoil: NACA 63-415
- Empty weight: 2,855 lb (1,295 kg)
- Gross weight: 4,305 lb (1,953 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce M250-B17F/2 turboprop, 450 hp (340 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h)
- Stall speed: 60 kn (69 mph, 110 km/h)
- Range: 820 nmi (940 mi, 1,520 km)
See also
edit- North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco Twin-boom retractable turboprop
Aircraft Masterpiece http://luxebeatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Triton.pdfJetGala Magazine https://web.archive.org/web/20141107233317/http://www.jetgala.com/downloads/PDF-Jetgala-Magazine-Issue-21.pdfhttp://www.bsi-inc.com/triton.html
References
edit- ^ "Micronautix unveils Triton single-engined turboprop concept". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "California Startup Unveils Aircraft Made for Panoramic Views". Retrieved 6 November 2014.