Cessna Unveils Denali Turboprop Mockup

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Textron introduced a mockup of its all-new Cessna single-engine turbroprop today at EAA AirVenture, and also announced that the model has been named “Denali.” The name captures the new airplane’s “rugged, yet refined” qualities, the company said. “The Denali will balance great handling characteristics with the enhanced capability of a high-performance turboprop, making it a great step-up airplane for piston owners who are ready for more performance,” said Kriya Shortt,Textron’s vice president of marketing.The cockpit will feature the Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics suite, with high-resolution multifunction displays, split-screen capability, weather radar, a terrain warning system and ADS-B capabilities, Shortt said.

The airplane will be powered by an all-new engine now under development by GE. The FADEC-equipped, 1,240 shaft horsepower-rated turboprop engine will feature single-lever power and propeller control and a 4,000-hour TBO. The airplane also will be equipped with McCauley’s new 105-inch diameter composite, 5-blade constant-speed propeller. First flight is expected in 2018. It won’t be the only airplane named after the Alaskan mountain — American Champion also flies the Denali Scout bush plane.Textron’s mock-up will be open for viewing all week at their exhibit at AirVenture.

AVweb’s Russ Niles took a tour of the mockup, click here for the video.

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