COMP AIR 8 Turbine

COMP AIR 8 Turbine

Walter M601D Turboprop Powerplant

Built in the Czech Republic, the 657 eshp Walter M601D powerplant has earned an enviable reputation for outstanding reliability and durability among Let 410 (19-seat commuter) operators in harsh Siberian, African, South American, and Eastern European regions. As the commercial operators upgrade to the newer Walter M601 E-11 series, their used M601D powerplants have recently become available for use in sport and recreational airplanes. Aerocomp Inc. is pleased to be able to offer these powerplants to customers looking for phenomenal performance and maximum utility, at prices that are competitive with high performance reciprocating engines.

Complete "Firewall-Forward" Engine Packages are available. Refer to Walter M601D Info Sheet for additional details.

Cruise	225 to 250 mph TAS (17,000 to 21,000 ft)
Seats	6 to 8
Useful Load	2000 to 2500 pounds
Range (with reserves)	500 to 700 miles
Takeoff Roll	400 to 600 feet
Climb Rate	1500 to 3000 fpm
Vso	45 to 55 mph IAS
Powerplant	Walter M 601D Turboprop
Horsepower	657 eshp
Fuel Capacity	150 gallons
Fuel Burn (Jet A)	35 to 37 gph (cruise)
Propeller	AVIA 3-blade, constant speed, feathering, with reverse
Wing Span	33 ft
Wing Area	237 sq. ft.
Height	9 ft
Length	31½ ft
Cabin Width	46" (47-1/2" optional)
Gross Weight	4800 to 5600 lbs.
Empty Weight	2800 to 3100 lbs.
Never Exceed (VNE)	229 mph IAS

Comp Air 8 Turbine Specs & Performance
CA8 Options | Walter M601D Powerplant
Float Flying in the Amazing Comp Air Eight Turboprop

Comp Air 8 - "Heavy-hauler Float Plane"
by Custom Planes magazine HTML

Photo Credit: Howard Levy

Comp Air 7 and Comp Air 8 Formation Flight
EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh) 1999