CESSNA 207 SKYWAGON
In 1985, the wings of a full-scale Cessna 207 aircraft were retrofit with
Turbo Wing® Technology.
The plane was flown more than 100 times with significant results. Testing
showed that the technology produced:
- Level
flight capability on rotors alone
- Wing
stalling non-existent
- Lift
per-shaft horsepower applied to rotors approximately 120 pounds per shaft
horsepower at speeds as low as 30 to 35 mph
- Excellent stability and control at all speeds, including high "Angles Of Attack" flight.
| Parameters | Standard | Retrofit |
| Take-off wight | 3'570 lbs | 3'570 lbs |
| Shaft horsepower per rotor | -- | 15 |
| Take-off speed (see chart below) | 75 mph | 35 mph |
| Rate of climb in feet per minute | 810 | 1'600 |
| Take-off distance in feet (over 50' obstacle) | 1'900 | 400 |
| Landing speed | 80 mph | 35 mph |
| Landing distance in feet (over 50' obstacle) | 1'500 | 300 |
Cessna
207 Ground Tests
Take-Off Distance Versus Take-Off Time
