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Reefwatch Air Tours, a division of General Aviation Maintenance,
owns twenty-one Aero Commander 500S aircraft,
two AC680 and two AC690 Turbine models
(a total of twenty-five in the fleet), making it the largest
operator of this type of aircraft in the world. These aircraft
are twin-engine with a large cabin, air-conditioning, low
floor for easy access for passengers and an extremely good
loading capacity for aircraft of their size. Some of the aircraft
in the fleet are fitted with long-range tanks giving them
more than 1000 miles operating range and they can easily be
configured to carry either passengers or freight with a minimum
of fuss.
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A number of AC500S aircraft based in Cairns were previously
Australian Customs surveillance aircraft with special bubble
observation windows. The two AC690 Turbine aircraft are ideal
for longer flights, VIP transfers or more "time critical"
operations. There is also an aircraft dedicated to aerial
survey photography, operating throughout Australia and into
the Pacific Ocean Islands.
With our experience on the aircraft type,
they are very reliable and inexpensive to operate. Combine
these highly efficient aircraft with a team of experienced
and dedicated operations staff and Reefwatch Air Tours is
the perfect air charter alternative!
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AC500S
Shrike Commander
Our fleet of Shrike AC500S specialist surveillance aircraft
offer the safety of twin engines, the comfort of air-conditioning
and the convenience of large bubble observation windows
that allow room to use cameras and videos while giving
a totally uninterrupted view of the magnificent scenery
below.
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Twin engine, all
weather aircraft |
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Air-conditioned
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High wings for
better viewing |
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Large bubble observation
windows |
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Normal cruise
speed: 300 kmh / 190 mph |
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Seating capacity
for 6, seats 5 adults comfortably |
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Luggage:
4 large hard suitcases, 4-6 soft bags and
hand luggage. |
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| Technical Data |
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Powered by 2 Lycoming
290 hp IO-540 Engines |
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IFR all weather
capable: ILS, ADF, VOR, GPS equipped |
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Ceiling of 4,670
m / 15,400 feet (standard operational ceiling
10,000 feet) |
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Baggage Locker
capacity: 220 kgs / 484 lbs |
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Max Payload: 880
kgs / 1936 lbs |
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Fuel capacity:
840 litres /221 USG (AVGAS) |
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Fuel consumption:
110 litres per hour |
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Max Take Off Weight:
3,357 kgs / 7,385 lbs |
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Maximum Range:
2,000kms / 1,250 miles. |
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AC690
Turbo Commander
The AC690 aircraft is the Reefwatch VIP Executive
model with larger passenger and luggage capabilities.
This aircraft is more suitable for longer haul
transfers (for example, Kakadu to Hamilton Island)
or for charters where time is of importance.
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Executive
Express Aircraft |
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Pressurised
Cabin - Ceiling of 7,800 m /26,000 ft |
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Club Seating |
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Refreshment
Bar |
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TV/Video
Equipment |
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Cruise speed:
480 kmh / 300 mph |
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Seating
capacity for 8 passengers, seats 7 adults
comfortably |
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Luggage:
5 large hard suitcases, 5-7 soft bags
and hand luggage. |
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| Technical Data |
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Powered by
two Allied Signal TPE331-251K engines,
715 shaft horse-power each |
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IFR all
weather capable: ILS, ADF, VOR, GPS,
weather radar equipped |
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Fully pressurised
Cabin. Flight Ceiling of 7,500 m / 25,000
ft |
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Baggage Locker
capacity: 272 kgs / 600 lbs |
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Max Payload:
1050 kgs / 2310 lbs (Passenger Configuration) |
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Fuel capacity:
1360 litres / 359 USG (AVTUR) |
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Fuel consumption:
285 litres / 75 USG per hour |
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Max Take
Off Weight: 4650 kgs / 10,220 lbs |
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Maximum Range:
1,870 kms / 1,204 miles. |
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