Nusantara N-250
The IPTN N-250 was an ambitious Indonesian regional turboprop that used fly-by-wire controls years before most commuter aircraft. Its prototype first flew in 1995, but the Asian financial crisis and the end of state support halted development before certification. The aircraft had a modern composite structure and a wide cabin designed to compete with ATR and Dash 8 aircraft. Only prototypes were built, making it a symbol of both Indonesia’s aerospace ambition and the programme’s abrupt end.
Did you know?
The N-250 used fly-by-wire controls years before most regional turboprops, but only prototypes were built before the programme was cancelled.
Specifications
| Length | 26.3 m (86 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.4 m (90 ft) |
| Height | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 68 |
| Persons on board | 50-68 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 22 t |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 330 kt (611 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,970 ft/min (10 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Allison GMA 2100 |
| Units built | 2 |
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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