GM-17  “Viper”  turboprop multy purpose aircraft was created  by considerable modification of well known American made Piper  PA-31P aircraft by request  of a Swiss company INTRACOM GENERAL MACHINERY.  The aircraft is produced by Smolensk aircraft plant.

Two Lycoming engines of 425 hp were removed from the wings and one turboprop Walter M 601E of 750 hp engine was installed in the nose section of the fuselage. New navigational, hydraulic, heating and cabin pressuring systems were installed as well as a new fire alarm, oil, electrical and landing gear systems. Successful modification made reduced empty weight of the aircraft for more than 400 kg that improved its performance and commercial characteristics.

GM-17  “Viper”   aircraft can perform 6-7 passengers  or cargo transportation (1200kg) with maximum range up to  2500 km, speed 430km/h, altitude of flight up to 7500 m, day or night  time in normal and complex weather conditions.

One or two pilots form a crew of the aircraft. GM-17  “Viper” is equipped with mini bar, toilet, has satellite telephone and fax connection and provides all the necessary conveniences for work and leisure.

Using Piper PA-31 fuselage we have created a modern, highly competitive in Russian, European and other countries` market turboprop aircraft with high performance characteristics and low  flight hour cost.   

Aircraft structures

1 – V- 510  propeller;  2 – M-601E engine; 3 – fire alarm system; 4 – fire  protection partition; 5 – electrical equipment; 6 – battery 20НКБН-25; 7 – hydro system; 8 –pressurizing partition; 9 –   instrument panel; 10 – control levers;

11 – passengers cabin; 12 – entrance door (left side); 13 – baggage compartment; 14 – air conditioner; 15 – oxygen system; 16 – avionics; 17 – tail; 18 – tail light BANO; 19 – main landing gear; 20 – nose landing gear.

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