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The Be-32KM aircraft can be used for cargo/passenger transportation, national boundary patrol, rendering urgent medical aid, delivery of mail, forest guard, forest fire and ecological monitoring, servicing the geologist expiditions, paratroops training and dropping.
The Be-32KM aircraft has the following features:
- low take-off and landing speed with capability of taking-off and landing at side wind up to 18 m/s;
- capacity to operate from unpaved airfields;
- superb manoeuvrability while taxiing;
- capacity to fly in adverse weather conditions including icing conditions and night flights;
- good stability up to critical conditions within wide center-of-graviry range;
- practical absence of bumpiness which usually affects low-speed aircraft;
- capacious and comfortable passenger cabin.
The aircraft can be fitted with ski- or float-type landing gear, which expands its capabilities when used in northern regions.
When in executive variant, the aircraft is equipped with galley and state-of-the-art interior.
The Be-32KM aircraft meets airworthiness requirements of AP-23.
Aircraft Performance
| Wing span, m |
17 |
| Aircraft length, m |
15.7 |
| Aircraft height, m |
5.52 |
| Wing area, m2 |
32 |
| Wheelbase, m |
4.75 |
| Wheel track, m |
5.2 |
| Take-off weight, kg |
7300 |
| Empty operating weight, kg |
4,350 |
| Operating ceiling, m |
up to 4200 |
| Maximum cruise speed, km/h |
520 |
| Economy cruise speed, km/h |
370 |
| Flight range (45 minutes fuel reserve, 15 pax), km/h |
1,950 |
| Required runway length, m |
830 |
| Engine type |
PT6A-65B |
| Engine power, h.p. |
1,100 |
| Passengers, persons |
7-15 |
| Crew, prs. |
2 |
General View of Aircraft
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