The CASA 3000 was a proposed turboprop aircraft aimed at the regional airliner market. The project was proposed by Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) during the early part of the 1990s.
| CASA 3000 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Regional airliner |
| National origin | Spain |
| Manufacturer | Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA |
| Status | Project abandoned |
| Number built | 0 |
CASA initially proposed that it would feature a fuselage based on that of the Russian Ilyushin Il-114, mated to a wing based on the Saab 2000's wing, which was being produced by CASA for Saab. CASA proposed that the fuselage of the Ilyushin Il-114 be stretched to allow for 70 passenger seats. Changes to the Il-114's fuselage design would also be made, necessary to conform to differing airworthiness regulations existing outside the Soviet Union.[1]
After talks with Ilyushin broke down, CASA then announced the aircraft would feature a fuselage of its own design.[2] Despite predicting a market for up to 1,000 aircraft of its class, CASA abandoned the project without any aircraft being built.[1]
Specifications edit
Data from Forecast International[3]
General characteristics
- Capacity: single aisle, four-abreast, 68-78 passengers, 72 at 32-inch (81-cm) pitch
- Length: 29.7 m (97 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 27.67 m (90 ft 9 in)
- Height: 8.68 m (28 ft 6 in)
- Empty weight: 17,200 kg (37,920 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 28,300 kg (62,391 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × GMA AE 2100 class turboprop, 3,691 kW (4,950 hp) each at takeoff
Performance
- Cruise speed: 648 km/h (403 mph, 350 kn)
- Range: 1,402 km (871 mi, 757 nmi)
See also edit
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References edit
- ^ a b Goold, Ian (2–8 October 1991). "CASA 3000 nearer to definition". Flight International. 140 (4287). Reed Business Publishing Group: 10. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "CASA goes it alone on 3000 airframe". Flight International. 141 (4324). Reed Business Publishing Group: 16. 24–30 June 1992. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "CASA 3000". Forecast International. 1991.