C-E3 Series

The C-E3 aka Tri Holer is a narrow body tri jet built and designed in the Kingdom of Constadia as a part of a bulletin set out by the CAG to create a domestically produced airliner for use in mid to short range flights at an affordable cost.

The designs specifications called for a minimum of 2 engines and passenger capacity of 69 or higher the result of this set of specifications was the C-E3 1000 series of aircraft which were a triplane configuration medium range stol capable

rugged aircraft for use anywhere in the Kingdom of Constadia and Veiid.

Specifications

C-E3 Constadian_Engine3
Narrow body passenger liner
National Origin		Kingdom of Constadia
Production History
Designed
2197 - 2198
Produced
2198 - present
Designer		Leading Incorporated
Unit Cost		54,000(√)
Service History
In Service
2198 - present
Used By		Royal ConAir

Varient	length (meters)	width (meters)	max speed	Passenger capacity
C-E3 1001	28.3	23.7	200m/s	98
C-E3 1002	33.0	23.7	220m/s	120
C-E3 1003	24.8	23.7	203m/s	69

C-E3 1001

This is the most produced and widespread model featuring good range handling and durability under harsh conditions however this model is the slowest in the lineup due to its age and complexity however it ushered in the way for newer and better varients of the craft.

C-E3 1002

This is the lengthened version of the airframe bringing the total length from 28 meters to 33 meters with space for an additional 22 passengers. The upgrade also features 3 upgraded engines going from Slop jet 100s to Slop jet 200s.

C-E3 1003

The shortened version of the airframe featuring a reduced engine count from 3 to 2 with the fuselage being shortened from 28.3 to 24.8 this is considered the smallest and cheapest to operate however it has quite a low passenger capacity

Controversies

due to the rushes nature of the Triholers development there were quite a few early teething problems with the 1000 varient including problems with the navigational displays, cockpit heating, engine cooling, engine fuel consumption, among many other problems leading to a poor saftey record.

references

C-E3 1001 in RCA livery

Imagine of the iconic Engine layout of the Tri holer

C-E3 1002 extended range

C-E3 1002 Extended range engines

C-E3 1001 taken from a undisclosed military aircraft