The model 1000 is the most advanced version of the Twin Commander. The first version of the 1000 (695A) was certified in April, 1981 and was the same aircraft as the model 900 except that it used Honeywell TPE331-511k engines, better known as Dash 10. In February, 1984 a second version of the model 1000 was released (695B) that used Dash 10 engines, raising shaft horsepower output to 820 per engine. This gave the aircraft a maximum cruising speed of 308 knots and maximum range of 2,080 nautical miles on 482 gallons of fuel. The maximum ceiling rating increased to 35,000 feet. Weight ratings also increased slightly over the model 900. Minor structural changes were made to the 1000 to accommodate the increased weight ratings and engine power.
Specification Performance Kit FinderWing span | 52.12′ | 15.89m |
Length | 42.98′ | 13.10m |
Height | 14.95′ | 4.56m |
Tread | 15.42′ | 4.70m |
Turning Radius | 43.88ft | 13.37m |
Cabin Entry Door | 2. 21’ x 3.92’ | .67 x 1.19m |
Cabin Height (Inside Interior) | 4.77′ | 1.45m |
Cabin Length | 17.25′ | 5.26m |
Cabin Width (Inside Interior) | 4.12′ | 1.25m |
Cabin Volume | 278 ft³ | 7.87m³ |
Baggage compartment height | 3.08′ | .94m |
Baggage compartment width | 3.82′ | 1.25m |
Baggage compartment length | 4.88′ | 1.16m |
Baggage compartment volume (unpressurized) | 45.8 ft³ | 1.30 m³ |
Baggage compartment volume (pressurized) | 10 ft³ | .28m³ |
Baggage door height | 2.60′ | .79m |
Baggage door width | 1.83′ | .56m |
Baggage compartment load limit (unpressurized) | 600 lbs | 272 kg |
Baggage compartment load limit (pressurized) | 100 lbs | 45.36 kg |
Dowty Rotol, 3 bladed, full feathering and reversible
Honeywell TPE-331-10-511K single-shaft turbo-prop with integral gearbox, two-stage centrifugal compressor, three-stage axial turbine and single annular combustion chamber
Max Ramp Weight: | 11,250 lbs/5,103 kg |
Max Take-off Weight: | 11,200 lbs/5,080 kg |
Max Landing Weight: | 10,550 lbs/4,785 kg |
Standard Empty Weight: | 7,289 lbs/3,306 kg |
Useful Load: | 3,961 lbs/4,308 kg |
Zero Fuel Weight: | 8,800 lbs/3,991 kg |
Baggage compartment load limit: | 600 lbs |
Maximum Cruise | |
(22,000 ft., 6,706m, 9,700lbs average cruise weight TAS @ MCP: | 354mph/308kts |
Normal Cruise Speed | |
(18,000 ft., 5,486m 9,700lbs average cruise weight TAS @ MCP): | 348mph/302kts |
Twin Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (IAS) Sea Level: | 159mph/138kts |
Twin Engine Best Angle of Climb Speed (IAS) Sea Level: | 113mph/98kts |
Single Engine Best Rate of Climb Speed (IAS) Sea Level : | 138mph/120kts |
Single Engine Best Angle of Climb Speed (IAS) Sea Level: | 117mph/102kts |
Minimum Control Speed (IAS): | 93mph/81kts |
Stall Speed, Clean (CAS): | 91mph/79kts |
Stall Speed, Gear and Flaps Down (CAS): | 89mph/77kts |
Long range cruise at 295mph/256kts/474kmh (TAS) average at 35,000 ft., 10,668 meters, LRCP full fuel with 45 min. fuel reserve: 2,394 SM/ 2,080 NM, 3,855 KM
High speed cruise range at 334mph/290kts/537kmh (TAS) average at 31,000 ft., 9,449 meters, MCP full fuel with 45 min. fuel reserve: 2,098 SM/ 1,823 NM, 3,378 KM