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Freeware FS2002/FS2004 T-34C

falcon409 said:
I did download this one and tried it but found it much more sluggish and underpowered than I would have expected for a Turbo Prop Trainer. This version doesn't seem to be any more powerful than the standard Mentor.

I checked the specs for the original Mentor which showed it was powered by a Continental flat six type engine producing 225hp and a max speed of 188mph. The Turbo version showed a Pratt & Whitney turbo prop that claimed to nearly double the hp and while they give no specs for the turbo, it would seem that the speed would have also increased as well, however on this latest release from AS (which is always appreciated and my criticisms should not dampen those feelings in any way) can only muster a top speed of slightly under 160kias which converts to 184.125mph or slightly less than the standard continental engine.
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According to Jane's All the World's Aircraft for 1984-1985, the PT6A-25 on the T-34C was torque-limited to 400 shp (normally 715 shp) to extend engine life and provide constant performance over a wide range of temps and altitudes.

The performance numbers at a T-O weight of 4,210 lbs:
Vne = 280 kts
Max cruise @ 17,000' = 214 kts
Vx @ SL = 1,480 ft/min
T-O run = 1,155 ft
T-O run to 50' = 1,920 ft
Range with max fuel:
181 kts at 1000' = 427 nm
202 kts at 10,000' = 523 nm
180 kts at 20,000' = 708 nm

Does this fall within the experience of the AS T-34C fliers out there?
 
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