AEA Explorer
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The AEA Explorer is a large single-engine utility aircraft. It is of mostly conventional high-wing configuration but interesting features include landing gear that retracts into under-fuselage sponsons and a slightly swept forward wing. The prototype designated Explorer 350R first flew in 1998 and was soon exhibited on promotional tours of Australia and the United States.

Made by Aero Engineers AustraliaAEA.

Empty Weight Lb
3800
Jet Or Prop
prop
Designer
Aero Engineers Australia
AEA
Stall Speed Mph
71
Length Alt
967.74
Eng 1 Type
Turboprop
Power Alt
600 hp
Range Main
1710.0
Fuel Capacity
277
Cruise Speed Mph
207
Max Takeoff Weight Lb
6200
Height Alt
472.44
Aspect Ratio
11
Max Speed Main
315.0
Range Alt
1
069 miles
Height Ft
15
Capacity
9
ten passengers or 1
090 kg freight
Span Ft
47
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Max Takeoff Weight Alt
6200.0
Ceiling Main
7
622 m
Wing Area Sqm
18
Crew
1
one
pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
1000
Max Takeoff Weight Main
2812.0
Span Main
14.4 m
Height In
6
Height Main
4.7 m
Range Km
1759
Span Alt
1442.72
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Orenda OE600A
Prop Blade Number
4
Manufacturer
Aero Engineers Australia
AEA
Length Ft
31
Prop Name
Hartzell D9511FK-2
Max Speed Mph
236
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney PT6-135B
Eng 1 Shp
600
Origin
Australia
National Origin
Australia
Climb Rate Main
18300.0
Power Main
447.0
Number Of Props
1
Climb Rate Alt
1000.0
Length Main
9.7 m
Length In
9
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
7620
Max Speed Alt
197 mph
Eng 1 Number
1
Span In
4
Empty Weight Main
1728.0
Ceiling Alt
25000.0
Empty Weight Alt
3300.0
Category
AEA aircraft
Australian civil utility aircraft 1990-1999

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