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;
57 years ago
 (1967-04-09)
Introduction February 10, 1968 (56 years ago) (1968-02-10)
Status In service
Primary user Ibican Airlines
Produced 1966 (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

Specifications

A-515 Characteristics
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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