Evektor EV-55 Outback
The Evektor EV-55 Outback was a Czech twin-turboprop project designed for remote regional routes, cargo, and parachute work. Its high wing, fixed landing gear, and large rear doors were aimed at unpaved strips where conventional commuter aircraft struggle. The prototype first flew in 2011, but certification and financing problems prevented series production. As a result, it is best known as a promising prototype rather than a familiar regional aircraft.
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Did you know?
Designed for outback airstrips with a high wing and huge rear doors, the EV-55 Outback never left prototype status.
Specifications
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.1 m (53 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 14 |
| Persons on board | 14 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4.6 t |
| Range | 1,100 NM (2,037 km) |
| Maximum speed | 220 kt (407 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 64 kt (119 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,673 ft/min (8.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 420 m (1,378 ft) |
| Landing distance | 650 m (2,133 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-21 |
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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