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PA-30

Shrike Simulations

PISTONTWINLIGHT AIRCRAFTFOUR SEATERCLASSIC

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Since its introduction in the 1960’s, the PA-30 Twin Comanche has gained a solid reputation as a versatile and reliable aircraft, with a low-wing design and retractable landing gear giving the aircraft a sleek appearance. Powered by twin IO-320 engines, each delivering 160 horsepower, the aircraft is also notable for its well-regarded performance capabilities.

Our recreation of this well-known aviation icon Is intended to be accurate, yet easy-to-operate. With a richly featured cabin, full analog instrumentation, and a comprehensive avionics suite, the Shrike PA-30 will allow you to explore the virtual world of Microsoft Flight Simulator with class and style!

Features

  • Unique period specific analog instrumentation with full radio navigation capabilities
  • Professionally created & pilot tested flight dynamics that are realistic to the aircraft
  • High quality and professionally mixed sounds created from live recordings
  • High quality 3D model with visually realistic textures
  • Opening door and storm window with dynamic sound effects
  • Realistic lighting effects, inside and out
  • Full checklist with auto-complete capability

About us: Shrike Simulations is a offshoot of Blackbird Simulations, with the unique goal of offering opposites – accuracy and ease of use, quality and affordability. Our aircraft are meant to bring the joy of virtual flight to all!

The PA-30 is a low-wing, twin-engine, piston-powered light aircraft that can seat up to six, including pilot. The aircraft was developed in the early 1960s in the United States to provide an aviation experience defined by speed, good range, great aerodynamic performance, and comfort.

The PA-30 features a low-mounted, cantilever main wing with a span of 36 feet, 10 inches, wingtip fuel tanks, retractable tricycle landing gear, and a standard empennage. It measures 25 feet, 2 inches in length and stands 8 feet, 3 inches tall. It is powered by two wing-mounted, 160-horsepower, flat-four piston engines; each motor turns a 2-blade, constant-speed propeller. The aircraft has an impressive range of 1,200 miles, notably due to its wingtip tanks. It has a service ceiling of 20,000 feet above sea level and climbs at 1,460 feet per minute. It has a take-off run of just 1,530 feet and it lands with a ground roll of 1,870 feet. The airplane stalls at 70 miles per hour, cruises at 178 mph, and has a top speed of 205 mph.

Specifications


CRUISE SPEED169 KTS
ENGINEIO-320-B X 2
MAX ALTITUDE18600 FT
EMPTY WEIGHT2210 LBS
MAX WEIGHT3600 LBS
FUEL CAPACITY90 GAL
LENGTH25' 2"
WINGSPAN36'