2008 Piper Meridian

Monday, September 01, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The article presents detailed specifications for the Piper Meridian aircraft, including its base price of $1,896,500.
It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine with a thermodynamic power of 1090 shp.
The Piper Meridian boasts a maximum cruise speed of 260 knots and a max certified altitude of 30,000 feet.
Key operational figures include a useful load of 1698 lbs, a takeoff distance of 1650 feet, and a landing distance of 1020 feet.

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Piper Meridian

Base price:

$1,896,500

Engine:

Pratt &âWhitney PT6A-42A

Thermodynamic Power (shp):

1090

Max Ramp Weight (lbs.):

5134

Useful Load (lbs.):

1698

Wingspan (ft.):

43

Wing Area (sq. ft.):

183

Fuel Capacity, Useable (gals.):

170

PERFORMANCE

V_so (KIAS):

69

Rate Of Climb (fpm):

1556

Max Certified Altitude (ft.):

30,000

Max Cruise Speed (kts.):

260

Takeoff Distance (ft.):

1650

Takeoff Over 50 Ft. Obstacle (ft.):

2438

Landing Distance (ft.):

1020

Landing Over 50 Ft. Obstacle (ft.):

2110

Source: Piper Aircraft

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