IPTN N-250

ATR on steroids, except it is better than ATR! ;)
Hi guys, this time I made the Indonesian-built regional airliner, the IPTN N-250. This version is the first prototype (N-250-50) and painted with IPTN factory colors. The pitot probe mounted on the nose of the prototype seen here was fitted for flight test purposes only and will not be carried on production aircraft. This plane was used for extensive flight testing and development for the final production version, which is never materialized. First flew in 1995 and was the flagship of IPTN during the 1997 Paris Air Show, this plane now rests at the Mandala Air Force Museum in Jogjakarta, Indonesia.

Picture of the real aircraft on its first flight - Image from IPTN/P.Relman at aviadejavu.ru

The N-250 was built as a commercial regional airliner, with a seating of up to 64-68 passengers. It was the first airplane to be fully developed indigenously by Indonesia. This plane was the next phase of development in Indonesia's aviation industry, with the previous success of the CN-235 jointly developed with CASA Spain.

The N-250 was powered by a pair of Allison GMA-2100C turboprop engines, and on it's maiden flight in 1995, it was at that time one of the most technologically advanced airplane in the world, equipped with fly-by-wire flight controls and one of the first airplanes to implement a full digital cockpit and flight instrument systems. It also has the fastest cruising speed in its class.

The Indonesian financial crisis and economic meltdown in 1997/1998 killed the N-250 program altogether. IPTN never got the chance to move to a final production version, and mass production for airlines was never materialized. Only two prototypes were ever built by IPTN, and with the economic crisis taking its toll on the state-owned company as well, this plane was neglected to rot for years before a restoration was made in 2021 to preserve it in a museum.

GUIDE

A little trim adjustment can be done to maintain stable flight during cruising. Due to the high thrust rate of the engines, reduce the throttle to about 1-4% during approach and landing. Maintain stable speed during approach at about 170-190 mph before touchdown.
For those of you who plays on PC, I recommend to use mouse as joystick for better controls and smooth handlings. Hope you guys enjoy it!

CONTROLS

Activation Group 1 : Signal Lights
Activation Group 3 : Landing Lights
Trim : Trim
VTOL : None

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