Aircraft Industries L-410 Turbolet
The Let L-410 Turbolet is a Czech-built twin-turboprop utility and regional aircraft, designed for rugged short-field operations from unpaved or poorly maintained airstrips. Its simple, robust systems made it a common workhorse across the former Eastern Bloc, used for everything from passenger service to parachuting and cargo. It remains in production today, having been continuously updated with modern engines and avionics over its long history. Its low operating cost and rugged design keep it popular with regional operators in remote or developing regions worldwide.
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The Let L-410 Turbolet is a rugged Czech twin-turboprop built for short, unpaved airstrips, and remains in production today.
Specifications
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Height | 5.8 m (19 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 21 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.4 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 200 kt (370 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 24,600 ft (7,498 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,673 ft/min (8.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Landing distance | 480 m (1,575 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,625 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric H80 |
| Units built | 1,200 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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