CASA 3000

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

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

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References
  1. Goold, Ian (2–8 October 1991). "CASA 3000 nearer to definition". Flight International. Reed Business Publishing Group. 140 (4287): 10. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  2. "CASA goes it alone on 3000 airframe". Flight International. Reed Business Publishing Group. 141 (4324): 16. 24–30 June 1992. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  3. "CASA 3000". Forecast International. 1991.
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