The Aerostar 1, a high-performance twin-engine general aviation aircraft that revolutionized piston-powered flight with record-breaking speeds, first flew in November 1966. This low-wing twin featured two Lycoming IO-540 or TIO-540 piston engines and could accommodate up to six occupants in a pressurized cabin. With a wingspan of 34.2 to 36.7 feet and cruise speeds reaching 261 knots, it outperformed virtually all competing piston twins of its era. The aircraft was manufactured by S C Aerostar S A, continuing the legacy of Ted Smith's original design.
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| ISLAND AIR LLC | 1979 | 61P06427963296 | DE | A5E2BD |