AIDC XC-2

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XC-2
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Prototype AIDC XC-2 (68-5001) on display in Taichung (Shueinan)
General information
TypeCivil transport
National origin Taiwan (Republic of China)
Manufacturer Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation
Statusprogram cancelled
Number built1
History
First flight26 February 1979 [1]

The AIDC XC-2 was a prototype civil transport aircraft designed in the 1970s in Taiwan. It was a high-wing monoplane powered by two turboprop engines. The main undercarriage was carried in sponsons on either side of the boxy fuselage, maximising internal space.

Contents

A single prototype was built and was not selected for production.


Specifications (performance estimated)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980-81 [2]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. Taylor 1980, p. 1778
  2. Taylor 1980, pp. 177–178

Further reading