M55 & Payload

Synergy in the M55 Geophysica chemistry payload:

The technical characteristics of the M55 Geophysica :

• Length: 22.9 m
• Wing span: 37.5 m
• Speed: max 750 km/h
• Record altitude: 21,830 m
• Operative radius: ca. 3,500 km (17 km altitude)
• Flight endurance: 5 h 15’ (17 km altitude)
• Takeoff weight: max 24,700 kg
• Payload weight: max 1,500 kg
• Payload volume: max 11.83 m³
• Thrust: 2 turbofan engines 5,000 kgf
• Takeoff/landing run: 900 m
• Runway required: 1,800m (asphalt)
• Cross wind on takeoff/landing: max 36 km/h
• The wide 6.6m track resulting from the twin-beam structure of the aircraft, provides stability during takeoff and landing.
• The presence of two engines and the 1:22 gliding ratio (comparable to that of a motor-glider) ensures high operative safety.