| VF600W Mission | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Prototype in 2003 | |
| Role | Utility aircraft |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 4 December 2002 |
| Status | Under development |
| Number built | 1 prototype |
The Vulcanair VF600W Mission is an Italian single-engined utility transport, under development by Vulcanair of Casoria.
The Mission is based on the twin-engined Vulcanair Canguro but powered by a single Walter M601F-11 turboprop driving a five-bladed Avia propeller. [1] It is a high-wing braced monoplane with a fixed tricycle landing gear and has seating for 10 to 16 passengers.
The prototype first flew on 4 December 2002. [2] The aircraft was damaged in an incident at Casandrino on 19 December 2003. [3]
In September 2006 VulcanAir's director of sales stated the VF600W was still an active programme, despite delays and a lack of company resources. He indicated that the aircraft was expected to resume test flying in August 2006 after which the company would provide a new estimate of when it would be certified. [4]
In March 2019 the aircraft was not listed on the company website and no company updates had been released. [5]
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004 [6]
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