A-515
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| Aegis A-515 | |
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| An Aegis 515-100, the first mass-produced 515 model, in operation in 2007 | |
| Role | Narrow-body aircraft |
| National origin | Ibica |
| Manufacturer | Aegis Aerodynamics |
| First flight | April 9, 1967 |
| Introduction | February 10, 1968 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Ibican Airlines |
| Produced | 1966–present |
The Aegis 515 is a narrow-body aircraft produced by Aegis Aerodynamics at its Cuyoga factory in Calahan.
The 515-100 original variant was powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass engines and offered seating for 85 to 130 passengers. Launched in 1980 and introduced in 1984, the 515-200/300/400 variants were upgraded with CFM56-3 turbofans and offered 110 to 168 seats. The latest generation, the 515 MAX, powered by improved CFM LEAP-1B high bypass turbofans and accommodating 138 to 204 people, entered service in 2017. Aegis Business Jet versions are produced also, as well as military models.
Operators
- Ibican Airlines
- Ibican Air Force (E-515 EWACS Variant)
- PhoenixAir (C-515 Cargo Variant)
- Western Airlines
Specifications
| Variant | 515-100 | 515-200 / 515-300 | 515-400 | 515 MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 153 (8J + 145Y) to 172 max | 178 (12J + 166Y) to 200 max | 193 (16J + 177Y) to 220 max | 204 (16J + 188Y) to 230 max |
| Seat pitch | 28–29 in (71–74 cm) in high density, 29–30 in (74–76 cm) in economy, 36 in (91 cm) in business | |||
| Cargo capacity | 1,139 cu.ft / 32.3 m3 | 1,540 cu.ft / 43.6 m3 | 1,811 cu.ft / 51.3 m3 | 1,961 cu.ft / 55.5 m3 |
| Length | 116 ft 8 in / 35.56 m | 129 ft 6 in / 39.47 m | 138 ft 4 in / 42.16 m | 143 ft 8 in / 43.8 m |
| Wing | 117 ft 10 in / 35.92 m span, 1,370 sq ft (127 m2) area | |||
| Overall height | 40 ft 4 in / 12.3 m | |||
| MTOW | 177,000 lb / 80,286 kg | 181,200 lb / 82,191 kg | 194,700 lb / 88,314 kg | 197,900 lb / 89,765 kg |
| Maximum Payload | 46,040 lb / 20,882 kg | |||
| OEW | 99,360 lb / 45,070 kg | |||
| Fuel capacity | 6,820 USgal / 25,816 L – 45,694 lb / 20,730 kg (no ACT)[a] | |||
| Engine (× 2) | CFM International LEAP-1B, 69.4 in (176 cm) Fan diameter, 26,786–29,317 lbf (119–130 kN) | |||
| Cruising speed | Mach 0.79 (453 kn; 839 km/h) | |||
| Range | 3,850 nmi / 7,130 km | 3,550 nmi / 6,570 km[b] | 3,550 nmi / 6,570 km[c] | 3,300 nmi / 6,110 km[c] |
| Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,000 m) | |||
| Takeoff (ISA, SL, MTOW) | 7,000 ft (2,100 m) | 8,300 ft (2,500 m) | 8,500 ft (2,600 m) | |
| Landing (SL, MLW, dry) | 5,000 ft (1,500 m) | 5,000 ft (1,500 m) | 5,500 ft (1,700 m) | |
| ICAO Type | B37M | B38M | B39M | B3XM |
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