RFB Fantrainer 400

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The RFB Fantrainer is a two-seat flight training aircraft which uses a mid mounted ducted fan propulsion system.

It was developed by Rhein-Flugzeugbau GmbH (RFB) in Germany in the late 1970s and used by the German and Thai air forces.

It won a competition in Germany beating the Pilatus PC-7 and Beechcraft Mentoras the best solution to the Luftwaffe's Basic Trainer Requirement.

However, no orders were forthcoming as Germany had committed to buying US Fighters (F4 Phantom and F-104 Starfighter) which included a deal for pilot training in the USA.Lufthansa was also interested in the aircraft due to its jet-like handling.

Users said it was fuel-efficient and silent and provided a true "jet feel" for a reasonable price.

In conjunction with the intended new production of the Fantrainer, initiated by the Fanjet Aviation GmbH in Germany, the Fantrainer 600 was renamed as "Fanjet 600".

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 9.20 m (30 ft 2 in)
• Wingspan: 9.74 m (31 ft 11 in)
• Height: 3.16 m (10 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 14.00 m2 (150.7 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 6.8:1
• Airfoil: Eppler 502
• Empty weight: 1,160 kg (2,557 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,300 kg (5,071 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250 C30 turboshaft, 480 kW (650 shp)
• Propellers: 5-bladed constant-speed ducted fan, 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) diameter

Performance

• Maximum speed: 417 km/h (259 mph; 225 kn) at 5,490 m (18,010 ft)
• Cruising speed: 230 km/h (143 mph; 124 kn) at 3,050 m (10,010 ft)
• Never exceed speed: 555 km/h (345 mph; 300 kn)
• Range: 1,037 km (644 mi; 560 nmi)
• Endurance: 4 hr 6 min
• Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
• g limits: +6/-3 G
• Rate of climb: 15 m/s (3,000 ft/min)