Features

Sora Aircraft is under development. Designed for freight and utility operations, the aircraft is un-pressurised with fixed undercarriage, features which lower the operating costs and improve reliability. Its primary target is the worldwide air cargo feeder market, with additional applications in passenger operations and executive transport.

Sora:

1. 5300 lbs (2400 kg) payload.
2. 863 cu ft (24.4 cu m)cabin accommodates bulk, palletised or container loads.
3. Large cargo door on left hand side.
4. Manufactured using proven techniques; designed and built by experienced staff.
5. Constructed with an aluminium primary structure and composite secondary components (engine cowling and tail section).
6. Simple and robust.
7. Maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 lbs (5670 kg), meets FAR Part 23.

Please read our blog to see updates of progress to date on Sora.

Specifications

Capacity		Weights
Cabin Volume	863 ft3 (24.4m3)	MTOW		12,500 lbs (5670kg)
Containers (LD3 size)	3 x LD3	Useful Load		7,000 lbs (3176kg)
Payload (200 nm sector)	5,305 lbs (2407kg)	Standard Empty Weight		5,500 lbs (2495kg)
Cabin Dimensions	Width: 90 in (2.29m) Height: 72 in (1.82m) Length: 230 in (5.84m)
Performance		Powerplant
Cruise Speed @ 10,000 ft	183 KTAS (339kph)	Engine –	Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67 or Honeywell TPE331-14
Range (Cruise Power)	1650nm (3056km)	Max Power	1200shp (883kW)
Dimensions		Certification Basis
Wing Area	422 ft2 (39.2 m2 )	FAR Part 23
Wing Span	58 ft 3 in (17.75m)	Normal Category
Overall Length	52 ft 8 in (16.05m)
Preliminary Specifications subject to change