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Piper Montebank

by Aaron Wigley (wigs@yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au)

Designed as a dual-role acrobatic/utility aircraft, the Montebank was first unveiled in the early 2040s. It found popularity for both its grace, functionality, and low cost, and has been adapted as a trainer for the Quebec Airforce.

Handling    Speed       B/A     Sig     Apilot       Cost
   2       Stall:  110  3/0      4        2         50,000 nY
           Cruise: 300 
           Max:    500

Powerplant:  250 kW Internal Combustion
Economy:     3 km/litre
Fuel:        2x150 litres in wings
             2x75 litres in tip tanks (450 litres)
Storage:     5 CF (50 kg) in cabin
             2 underwing points for up to 300 kg of fuel/external stores
Empty Weight: 500 kg all composite airframe
Total TO weight: Utility role 1.5 tonnes
                Acrobatic role 1.0 tonnes
Seating:     2 bucket
Access:      Canopy
Takeoff Profile: STOL

Fly by wire II
Passive Thermal Masking II
Autopilot III
Datajack link
Electronics Bay 10 kg radio & avionics gear
Integrated Controls