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The Piper Cheyenne 400 LS |
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The Piper
PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 LS is a fast, twin-engine turboprop aircraft. First
introduced in 1983, there were only 41 Cheyenne 400's built.
This
comfortable and speedy aircraft
has been a favorite for corporate and charter aviation. The Cheyenne series is
known for its versatility, having the ability to fly in and out of a variety of
different size airstrips, on just about any kind of surface.
The Cheyenne's
pressurized cabin accommodates up to eight passengers comfortably.
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The Cheyenne 400 LS was built to compete
with Beech's successful King Air twin turboprop series.
The Cheyenne 400LS originally
designated the IV, is the performance model of the
Cheyenne line. In production from 1984 to 1993, it was
designated to compete with the performance of smaller
fanjets.
On December 17 1986 Gen. Charles E.
"Chuck" Yeager established a new world speed record in a
Piper Cheyenne 400LS from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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Several very interesting videos
are available here:
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Features |
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Custom models built individually
for Flight Simulator 2002 and Flight Simulator 2004.
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Takes advantage of all animation
and texturing effects available to each version of
the simulator.
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Ultra-realistic flight modeling,
with user selectable realism.
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Full 2D panel/virtual cockpit
systems and switch integration.
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Realistic panel lighting
features.
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Full system modeling.
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Cabin pressurization.
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Load Manager for weight and balance
settings, as well as keeping track of aircraft data
and costs.
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5 additional paint schemes available
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Complete documentation and
checklists.
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Luxury
and Performance
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The Cheyenne 400 LS is fast for its
class, holding 8 passengers at cruising speeds of
between 320 and 350 KIAS.
You can feel the power through the custom
sound set created specially for this release.
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The
instrument panel and control systems are concisely arranged to
provide the pilot with complete information and situational
awareness.
Both
the standard cockpit and virtual cockpit are faithful
representations to their real world counterpart down to the smallest
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Specifications
| Aircraft Dimensions |
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| Wing span |
47' 8" |
| Length |
43" 5" |
| Height |
17' 0" |
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Weight and Balance |
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| Empty weight |
5,986 lb. |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) |
12,050 lb. |
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Engines |
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| Two Garrett turbine engines |
| Left
(cw rotation) |
TPE33l-l4A |
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Right (ccw rotation) |
TPE33l-l4B |
| Horsepower |
1000 @1,540 RPM ea. |
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Propeller |
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| Manufacturer |
Dowty Rotol |
| Hub Model Left |
R339/4-123-F/8 |
| Hub Model Right |
R341/4-123-F/9 4 |
| Number of blades |
4 |
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Altitude Limits |
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| Maximum Operating Altitude |
38,000 ft. |
| Service Ceiling |
41,000 ft. |
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Airspeed Limitations |
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| VA-Maneuvering
Speed |
189 KIAS |
| VMCA-Minimum
Control Speed |
99 KIAS |
| VFE-Flaps Extend
Speed |
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Mid:
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194 KIAS |
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Full:
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167 KIAS |
| VLE-Maximum Landing Gear
Operating Speed |
170 KIAS |
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