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AL-60
- Seats
- 7 7
- Power
- 260 hp194 kW
- Cruise
- 119 kt220 km/h
- First flight
- 1959 1959
About the AL-60
The Aermacchi AL-60 is a fixed-wing light civil utility aircraft designed in the United States by Al Mooney of Lockheed. Suited for operations in underdeveloped regions, it features a single-engine layout with a conventional tricycle undercarriage, wing fuel tanks, and seating for one crew member alongside passengers.
Because Lockheed could not build the design economically domestically, production was established internationally through joint ventures and licenses in Mexico, Argentina, Italy, and South Africa. The prototype first flew in 1959. Variants included modified versions with taildragger undercarriages, such as the South African Atlas C4M Kudu used by the South African Air Force, and later turbine-re-engined conversions.
AL-60 variants
| Designation | Seats | Engine power | Max take-off weight | Cruise speed | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-60 This page | 77 | 260 hp194 kW | 3,849 lb1,746 kg | 119 kt220 km/h | 478 nm885 km |
| AL-60 Turbine Grizzly | 77 | 260 hp194 kW | 3,849 lb1,746 kg | 119 kt220 km/h | 478 nm885 km |
This page covers the Aermacchi AL-60 Conestoga, AL-60 Loadmaster, AL-60 Trojan: the same aircraft under other designations.
AL-60 running costs
$285 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,909 | $11,480 | $13,440 |
| Oil | $208 | $260 | $338 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $4,583 | $5,417 | $8,842 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $20,617 | $28,540 | $38,470 |
| Per hour | $206 | $285 | $385 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental TSIO-470-B
- Power
- 260 hp
- Overhaul
- 1,400 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.8 – 15.0 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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