C-12 Pidgeon

C-12 Proole C-12A "Pigeon"
Airliner
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Role		Low Volume Trans-National Carrier
National Origin		Tekkia
Production History
Produced
2144 - 2190(Planned)
Designer		Proole
Unit Cost		16,817(√)
Number Built		450+
Service History
In Service
2145 - Ongoing
Used By		Proole International Trans-Aontan Kalbanska Aerotransport
Aircraft Characteristics
Dry Mass		6,584 kg
Length		10.6 m
Width		9.1 m
Height		1.9 m
Propulsion		2 x Kerman&Kerman Ambargo BG-155 Electrical Turbofan Engines
Maximum Velocity		94.6
Operational Range		2,800 km
Crew		Single Pilot 10-16 passenger capacity
Variants		C-12V C-12Gr

The Proole C-12 is a turbofan-powered airliner, designed as an improved version of the successful Proole C-10 Dove. The C-12J is a vertical takeoff and landing version of the C-12. Both aircraft were manufactured and supported by Tekkian aircraft manufacturer Proole.

The C-12 was developed during the late 2130s following growing contraints on the cost of the Liquid Fuel which drove the earlier C-10 Dove. It was decided that the new airliner would be a derivative of its predecessor, sharing much of its airframe and design features, while incorporating new advances and several improvements, such as the adoption of Kerman&Kerman Ambargo BG-155 Electrical Turbofan Engines, in order to produce a successor that had a major reduction in fuel consumption.

The C-12 performed its maiden flight on 23rd August 2139 but would not enter into production until 5 years later due to Three Grestins Period within Tekkia, and entered revenue service during 2145. The C-12V variant would be developed following the success of the base model and would serve as a presidential transport for the president of Grestin.

Design

The Proole C-12 Pidgeon is a twin turbofan-powered airliner. It was based on the earlier highly successful C-10 Dove. Structurally owing much to its predecessor; basic construction of the fuselage, wing position, and cabin layout. There were some changes made to specific areas of the aircraft, such as the wing being equipped with wingtips that effectively acted as wing endplates or winglets, it was also fitted with a new undercarriage to support the onboard fuelcells and a new vertical stabiliser arrangement.

Perhaps the most major design change from the preceding C-10 was the choice of engines used. The original C7 Aerospace Division J-20 "Juno" Basic Jet Engines that had powered various versions of the C-10 were replaced by a pair of more fuel efficient Kerman&Kerman Ambargo BG-155 Electrical Turbofans, each capable of generating higher volumes of thrust at lower altitudes. These ducted propellers, along with other measures such as vibration absorbers, eliminate the need for active noise control systems while providing an average cabin noise level of 68 dBs.

The C-12, is furnished with a screen-based cockpit with incorporated electronic flight instrument system and an automatic flight control system, the latter being certified for conducting Cat II approaches. Within the V variant the flying controls include a unique single lever that is capable of controlling both engine power and actuating the variable-pitch fans, reducing complexity and pilot workload.

The C-12 can carry up to 24 passengers over a range of 2,800 km at a typical speed of 183 knots (94.6m/s), a decrease from the C-10. Typical passenger seating arrangements range from 12 to 24 passengers, which includes end-aisle baggage. The airliner features a single external door along with integral airstairs, which enables quicker turnaround times through the faster egress and boarding of passengers and crew alike.

The C-12 is capable of using the majority of airports worldwide, including operations from unpaved surfaces, and has been described as possessing "first-rate short field performance" and capable of performing steep approaches to access airports such as Sleibh Regional. The type has typically been marketed toward replacing older commuter and regional airliners in the 10-30 seat range. Although of possessing a design heavily dependent upon emerging technologies, the C-12 has often been highly appreciated by owners and pilots alike for its reliability, economics and flight characteristics. According to Proole, the C-12 possesses relatively low operational costs per trip and attributes this to its fuel consumption.

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