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AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

XAC MA600 Modern Ark

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboprop
ApplicationCargo, Passenger small
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High wing twin turboprop airliner.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
XAC MA60 2000 / 2000 Baseline variant.
XAC Y-7G 2005 / 2005 Military passenger variant, with chinese engine and avionics.
XAC MA600 Modern Ark 2008 / 2008 Upgraded variant of MA60 with reduced airframe weight, includes MA600F freighter version.

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Supply chain

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Airframe Systems Landing Assemblies (1) Safety & Security Systems (1)
Avionics Communications (Airborne) (3) Flight and Data Management (1) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (2) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1) Warning Systems (1)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (2) Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (1) Engine Components (1) Engines (2) Rotors & Propellers (1)
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Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

AD Aerospace Limited Analysis Aircraft Security Equipment: Cockpit door monitoring system

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Becker Avionics, Inc. Analysis Onboard Intercom Systems: DVCS6100 digital intercom system; Becker 3100 audio system (MA60)
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Radio Communications Equipment: BendixKing dual KTR 908 VHF, single KHF 950 HF & KXP 756 ATC transponder (MA60)
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd Analysis Communication Antennas: Antennas

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Autopilots: APS-85 autopilot (MA60)

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Weather Mapping Radar: WXR-350 weather radar (MA60)

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Pro Line 21 avionics (MA600); Radar/Radio Altimeters: ALT-55B low-altitude radio altimeter (MA60); Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Four-tube EFIS-85 (B14) (MA60); Air Data Computers: ADS-85 air data system (MA60); Attitude and Heading Reference Systems: AHS-85 attitude & heading system
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation Analysis Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: UNS-1M nav system (MA60)

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis VOR (Omnirange) Receivers: Dual VIR-32 VOR/ILS marker (MA60); Automatic Direction Finders: Dual ADF-60A (MA60); Distance Measuring Equipment: Dual DME-42 (MA60)

Avionics / Warning Systems

Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Collision Avoidance Systems/TCAS: ACAS II collision avoidance system (MA60); Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems: MkVII GPWS (MA60)

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Honeywell Aerospace, Engines & Systems Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: GTCP36-150 (CY) APU (MA60)
Hutchinson Aerospace Analysis APU Components: APU isolation mounts

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Saft Analysis | News Nickel-Cadmium Batteries:

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Safran Electrical & Power HQ Analysis Generating Systems: AC generator

Power Systems / Engine Components

Hutchinson Aerospace Analysis Engine Mounts: Engine isolation mounts

Power Systems / Engines

Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Analysis Turboprop Engines: (WJ5A - XAC Y-7G - WJ15A-1G )
Pratt & Whitney Canada Analysis Turboprop Engines: (PW100 Series - XAC MA60 - PW127J; XAC MA600 Modern Ark - PW127J (MA600), PW127G (MA600F) )

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Collins Aerospace, Propeller Systems (Ratier Figeac) Analysis Composite Propellers: 247F-3 four-blade, constant speed fully reversible composite scimitar propeller blades & hubs (through Hamilton Sundstrand)
Information on this page is compiled from a variety of published sources, and links do not necessarily imply recommendation or confirmation by the airframe manufacturer.