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Measured figures
Jetstream 31 · Length
Single source47 ft 1.75 in (14.3701 m)[source]
Cessna 177B · Length
Configuration
| Specification | British Aerospace Jetstream | Cessna 177 Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Regional airliner[source] | Light utility aircraft[source] |
| National origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace[source] | Cessna Aircraft Company[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | — |
| Primary users | Pascan Aviation AIS Airlines FlyPelican |
27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)[source]
Empty; Jetstream 31 · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Jetstream 31 · Max takeoff weight
Single source9,613 lb (4,360 kg)[source]
15,332 lb (6,954 kg)[source]
Empty; Cessna 177B · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Cessna 177B · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceJetstream 31 · 2 × Garrett TPE331-10UG turboprop engines, 940 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × Garrett TPE331-10UG turboprop engines, 940 shp (700 kW) each[source]
Cessna 177B · 1 × Lycoming O-360 -A1F6D air-cooled flat-4 engine
Single source1 × Lycoming O-360 -A1F6D air-cooled flat-4 engine , 180 hp (130 kW)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Number built | 492[source] | 4,295[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1980-1993[source] | 1968–1978[source] |
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| Introduction date | 29 June 1982[source] | 1968[source] |
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| First flight | 28 March 1980[source] | July 15, 1966[source] |
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| Developed from | Handley Page Jetstream[source] | — |
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| Developed into | British Aerospace Jetstream 41[source] | — |
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| Capacity | 19 passengers[source] | 3 passengers[source] |
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| Airfoil | root: NACA 63A418 ; tip: NACA 63A412[source] | — |
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| Propellers | 4-bladed constant-speed propellers[source] | — |
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| Stall speed | 86 kn (99 mph, 159 km/h)[source] | — |
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| Wing loading | 56.6 lb/sq ft (276 kg/m 2 )[source] | — |
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| Power/mass | 0.123 hp/lb (0.202 kW/kg)[source] | — |
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