Dimensions: Length: 15.00 m; Height: 4.00 m; Wingspan: 16.00 m; Flying performances: Speed: Min speed: 40 m/s Max speed: 100 m/s Usual speed during measurements: 85 m/s Usual speed during transit flights: 100 m/s Ascent rate: 5 m/s Altitude: (1 ft = 0.31 m) Min altitude: Above sea: 200 ft Above ground: 500 ft Max ceiling: 25000 ft Usual ceiling during measurements: 20000 ft Ceiling limitations: Data Sheet LBA (German Aviation Authority) Nonpressurized Airframe, FAR Standard due to Human Factor Reason Payload: Empty weight: 3700 kg Max take-off weight: 5980 kg Max payload: 2280 kg Max scientific payload: 600 kg ... (X-coordinate of 2nd point) Usual scientific payload during measurements: 600 kg Scientific payload for max endurance: 118 kg ... (X-coordinate of 1st point) Endurance: Max endurance: 7 h (at min scientific payload and max fuel) (Y-coordinate of 1st point) Endurance at max scientific payload: 2 h ... (Y-coordinate of 2nd point) Range: Max range: 2700 km (at min scientific payload and max fuel) Other: Weather conditions limitations: VFR, IFR, certified for known Icing-Condition Take-off runway length: 730 m Engines: Honeywell TPE331-5A-252D with 579 kW (776SHP) Take-Off Performance; Crew and scientists on board: Crew (pilots + operators): VFR 1 Pilot, IFR 2 Pilots; Seats available for scientists: 19 (Pax Configuration) Cabin: Length: 6,30 Width: 1,35 Height: 1,55 Cabin pressurized: None. This allows very large openings in the structure Aircraft modifications: - Acquisition systems: - Electrical power: Aircraft total electrical power (kW): DC 28Volt AC 115 and 220Volt DC Gen 250 A