STODDARD-HAMILTON”TURBINE 250/III”

Plane & Pilot

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

In 1994, the Glasair III airframe was upgraded with a 450-shp Allison 250 turbine engine.
This modification resulted in exceptional straight-and-level flight speeds, with recorded speeds exceeding 340 mph.
The aircraft demonstrated a remarkable climb rate, capable of reaching its 25,000 ft ceiling in under eight minutes.

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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 2,500. Empty wt. 1,650. Fuel capacity 86. Engine 450-shp Allison turbine.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 330. Cruise mph 280. Initial climb rate 4,200. Ceiling 25,000. Range 1,200. Takeoff distance (50′) 600. Landing distance (50′) 1,000.

In 1994, Stoddard-Hamilton decided to take the airframe of its Glasair III and strap on 450 slip of an Allison 250 turbine. The combination gave the ship exceptional performance with regards to straight-andlevel flight speeds and rate of climb. Speeds in excess of 340 mph have been recorded and the climb to ceiling can be accomplished in under eight minutes.

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