P68 Observer Series - Vulcanair · gear airplane for observation, light transport and air taxi. The main characteristic of the aircraft is its excellent helicopter-like visibility

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“The aircraft for Sea and Land monitoring,

P68 Observer Series

controlling and surveillance”

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The P68 Observer Series

Derived from the successful Partenavia P68 Series, the Vulcanair P 68 Observer Series is a six seater, twin engine, high wing, fixed landing gear airplane for observation, light transport and air taxi.

The main characteristic of the aircraft is its excellent helicopter-like visibility, obtained by manufacturing the whole front fuselage in plexiglas. This feature enables it to perform patrol and observation roles with high performance and operating costs much lower than those of a helicopter.

Extreme structural simplicity, absence of complicated systems, ruggedness, accessibility to servicing points reduce maintenance costs and put the Observer in a position of outstanding advantage with respect to helicopters whenever vertical take-off and landing in the operative area is not necessary.


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General LayoutThis view shows the standard 1+5 seat interior layout of the

P68 Observer 2 including the arrangement of the cockpit crew, passenger cabin and baggage compartment with the large aft RH Cargo door and the LH Passenger Entrance door.

In addition, through the quickly removable seats, the large cabin volume begins available for the carriage of goods of all kinds:Bulky items loaded through the generous Cargo doorStretchers for aerial ambulance dutiesSystems and other equipment for patrol, observation and surveillance duties.

Finally, the aircraft features a standard predisposition a 2.1 x 1.5 ft. hatch (63 x 46 cm.)

All these qualities along with its stable flight characteristics make the Observer a very flexible and easily customisable platform for aerial photography, reconnaissance and emergency missions.

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Interior ConfigurationAn interior configuration with accommodation for 1 pilot and 5 passengers is proposed.Other features of the cabin are the large number of windows, ensuring that passengers have excellent visibility, plus the large amount of baggage space available in the aft baggage compartment or, in the whole cabin through the quick removal of the seats.

INTERNAL DIMENSIONSCOCKPIT AREACabin length 1.451 m 4.760 ftCabin width 1.160 m 3.806 ftAve. Cabin height 1.150 m 3.773 ft

PASSENGER CABINCabin length 1.780 m 5.840 ftCabin width 1.160 m 3.806 ftAve. Cabin height 1.150 m 3.937 ftTotal Volume 2.374 m3 83.83 cu. ft

CARGO COMPARTMENTPAX CONFIGURATION CARGO CONFIGURATIONLength 0.816 m 2.677 ft 2.596 m 8.507 ftAve. width 1.010 m 3.300 ft 1.100 m 3.609 ftAve. height 1.000 m 3.281 ft 1.120 m 3.674 ftTotal Volume 0.824 m3 28.98 cu. ft 3.198 m3 112.9 cu. ft


Main CharacteristicsWeights and Loadings

Maximum Ramp Weight 2100 kg 4630 lbsMaximum Take-Off Weight 2084 kg 4594 lbsMaximum Landing Weight 1980 kg 4365 lbsStd. Empty Weight (std equipped w/avg optionals) 1420 kg 3130 lbsMaximum Zero-Fuel Weight 1890 kg 4167 lbsMax Useful Load 680 kg 1499 lbsMax Usable Fuel (with aux tanks) 670 Lt 177 US Gal

Powerplant Engine Manufacturer Textron Lycoming

Engine Designation: IO-360-A1B6 (normally Aspirated) installed on P68 Observer 2or

TIO-360-C1A6D (turbo-charged) installed on P68 TC Observer

Engine Type 4-cylinder, 361 inch, 3 horizontal, direct drive, air cooled, fuel injected.Power 200 shp (Aspirated), 210 shp (Turbo-charged)Propeller Manuf./Design Hartzell, 2 blades FC 7666A modelPropeller Type: Constant speed, full feathering, non reversible, hydraulically operated

Doors1. Entrance door wide 0.820 m 2.690 ft2. Cargo door size 0.802 x 0.835 m 2.631 x 2.739 ft3. Emergency escape window


P68 Observer Series

Universally acclaimed as the most cost-effective airplane for

observation and patrol roles.

Designed to provide an alternate and more economic solution in a field were the helicopter has until

now dominated.


High Wing

Twin Engine

Plexiglas Nose

Six Passenger Capability

Airborne Surveillance Ready

P68 Observer SeriesNo other aircraft in the light general aviation category offers the same

features


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Government Entities Currently Operating Our Aircraft

Italian State PoliceGerman Federal Police U.K. Police (NPAS)Firefighting Contractors All over Europe and the U.S.A. 12 U.S.A. States for Law Enforcement and Wildlife Conservation Agencies, N.Y. STATE POLICE, U.S. DEPT OF THE INTERIOR, CALIFORNIA, SC, FL, etc. U.S. Department of the InteriorTunisian State PoliceBahamas Defence Force International Private and Government Operators Oil companies for pipeline patrolAerial Survey companies for advanced digital mapping


Homeland Security Applications

The P68 Series is a proven, effective tool for many homeland security applications:Helicopter-like visibility through the plexiglascockpitTwin engine redundancy for SAFE low altitude flying Standard provision for camera hatchLow operating costs

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Special Missions

Maritime Patrol :Airborne SurveillanceSearch And Rescue (SAR)Patrolling Immigration ControlPollution Control

Airborne ProtectionFishing controlWater Pollution ControlDrug and Illegal Substances EnforcementFlying Control Centre

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Special Missions Equipment P 68 OBSERVER 2 WITH OPTIONAL SLAR

The extreme versatility of the aircraft even allows it to be equipped with a SLAR


Airborne Video Surveillance System Allows remote real-time transmission of TV pictures.

The camera is installed in the camera hatch, and is electrically controlled by an operator. Images are simultaneously transmitted to the on-board monitor and, via a microwave link or satellite, to the ground station or can be stored on a video recorder.

The system is very suitable for surveillance, patrol and reconnaissance tasks or whenever it is necessary to have a complete view of ground anomalies, to ascertain the damage after natural calamities or during dangerous situations to be controlled.


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Airborne Video Surveillance System


Airborne Video Surveillance System


Aero Photogrammetric HatchA 63x46 cm hatch is provided in the fuselage bottom and is designed for the installation of the most updated photogrammetric cameras.The hatch is located in the centre right of the fuselage and can be used for Digital Mapping Cameras like, Leica, Wild RC Series, Ultracam etc or for L-3 Wescam and FLIR equipment.The hatch can also be used during SAR missions to drop emergency equipment for rescue missions.


Aero Photogrammetric HatchA 63x46 cm hatch is provided in the fuselage bottom and is designed for the installation of the most updated LIDARS and Laser Scanners. The hatch is located in the centre right of the fuselage and can be used for Mapping, Cameras like, Leica, Wild RC Series, or for L-3 Wescam and FLIR, ZEISS, Riegl etc.


Homeland Security Missions

Riot and Crowd ControlCOIN operations

Broadcast to a land station or vehicle.


Auxiliary EquipmentsThe P68 Observer 2 can be fitted with two 14" under wing standard NATO pylons able to hold up to 200 Lbs (90.7 Kg.) each


Special Missions

Electrical utilities line patrolPipeline patrol

The P68 Observer can help in keeping them safe with prevention…

Long range Patrol

Day andNight..

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Special MissionsFish Spotting/ Fishing Activities Control and Enforcement

Thanks to its twin engine safe for flying over the water, exceptional range and helicopter-like visibility, the P68 Observer Series has been operated for years in many different countries for fish spotting, more particularly in the tuna fishing greatly improving the fishing efficiency of professional fishing boats by locating fish populated areas. The aircraft is also used to spot illegal fishing and to enforce fishing Licenses and permits in various countries.

Open Water Pollution Control and Environmental ProtectionThanks to its twin engine safe for flying over the water, exceptional range and helicopter-like visibility, the P68 Observer Series can be operated for pollution early detection and to coordinate emergency vessels in the interested areas, therefore reducing reaction times and overall operational efficiency.


Cloud Seeding Missions

Operator Console (SRCU System)Plume Generator (for silver iodide mixture or hydrogenate salts)Flare Dispenser

The P68 Observer Series also has a cloud seeding variantWhereby the aircraft installs special sprayers under the wing for Silver iodide spraying in the air.

Cloud seeding introduces silver iodide and other agents that mimic the structure of ice and serve as a

template or nucleus for crystal formation.


EquipmentsThe aircraft basic equipment can be completed adding other systems which increase the

operational capability and extends the range of possible roles.

Some of the further equipments are listed below:

Microwave Radiometer (MVR)The MWR is used to establish the amount of oil dispersed by measuring its area extension and thickness. It is quite common, in case of larger oil spills, that more than 90 percent of the oil is confined in a compact region comprising less than 10 percent of the visible slick area. The MVR can therefore be an useful tool in assisting oil combating vessels in the clean-up operation by pointing out the biggest oil concentration within the spill area.

Data Down Link (DDL)The data acquired by the various sensors can be transmitted to surface receiving station. At receiving stations, data are collected by a directional antenna, stored on magnetic tape and converted into images in near real-time. The DDL is a VHF system which requires "line of sight". however, if the aircraft and receiving unit (s) are not within line of sight during data acquisition, it is possible to transmit data from the tape recorder at the next opportunity.


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• Noisier and less sturdy

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• Much shorter range

Observer or Helicopter ?

The P68 Observer has been specifically designed to reduce airborne surveillance costs.Very often Airborne Surveillance is done with Helicopters even when their specific characteristics are unnecessary (vertical take-off and landing).Below a comparison with entry level helicopters available today which in any case cost more than the P68 Observer 2


Operating Considerations

The maximum range of the aircraft is of 10 hours without refuelling.

Extra safety is insured by the twin engine configuration insuring the safe return of the crew from any mission including night missions, over water missions and low flying missions.

The P68 Observer operating costs are approximately 1/5 of a single turbine helicopter. The speed of the P68 Observer is 25% higher relative to an helicopter allowing a faster coverage of the search area. Fuel consumption = 60 Litres /16.6 USG /Hour @ 55% power. Thanks to uncomplicated systems and the general sturdiness of the aircraft the aircraft requires less than 0.35 hours of maintenance per flight hour.


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MISSIONPollution reconnaissanceSearch and rescueIllegal trafficking enforcementBorder patrolScientific platform for data acquisitionFire detectionAero-photogrammetry

PERFORMANCESpeed 150 KTSRECCE Speed 100 KTSAltitude 5000 FtFuel reserves 45 min.Flight time 10 Hr 24 m

MISSIONVisual reconnaissanceArea monitoringBorder patrolFlying intelligence unitFire surveillanceCrowd or riot control

PERFORMANCESpeed 135 KTSAltitude Sea LevelFuel reserves 45 min.Flight time 10 Hr 24 m

CREW 1 Pilot, 1 Operator

Distance from airport to operation area: 100 Km (54NM)

PATTERNWidth 10 NMFingers 0.5 NMLength 110 NM

CREW1 Pilot, 1 Operator

RANGE100 Km (54NM)

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TYPICAL MISSIONS


Area Reconnaissance

Crew : 1 Pilot And 1 OperatorDistance from airport to operation area : 100 Km - 54 nm.Cruise Speed : 150 KtsRECCE Speed : 100 KtsRECCE Altitude : Sea LevelReserve : 45'Total Flight Time : 10 Hrs 24 Min Covered Area : 5.4 nm. X 47 nm.


Spot SurveillanceCrew: 1 Pilot and 1 Operator

Kind of Mission Ship- WreckVisual reconnaissanceArea monitoringBorder patrolFlying intelligence unitFire surveillanceCrowd or riot control

Speed : 135 KtsDistance from airport to operation area: 100 Km (54 N.M.)Altitude : S.L. Reserve: 45’Total Flight Time:

Without aux tanks: 7 Hrs 24 Min With aux tanks : 10 Hrs 24 Min


PerformanceAspirated engine Turbo-charged engine

Cruise Speed @ 75%, ISA, FL 80 301 km/h 160 Kts 334 km/h 180 KtsBest Econ. Cruise Speed @ 60%, FL90

Rate of Climb (2 Engines S.L. @ MTOW) 6.0 m/s 1100 fpm 7.6 m/s 1500 fpm Rate of Climb (1 Engine S.L. @ MTOW) 1.0 m/s 200 fpm 1.1 m/s 220 fpm

Stall Speed 35 deg. flaps, MTOW 106 km/h 57 Kts 106 km/h 57 KtsService Ceiling (2 engines) 5490 m 18000 ft 6100 m 20000 ft Service Ceiling (1 engine) 1520 m 5000 ft 3350 m 11000 ft Max Range 4 persons (77 kg): Std Tanks, 1950 km 1053 nm 1950 km 1053 nm

T.O. Distance Over 50 ft (*) 400 m 1312 ft 384 m 1260 ft T.O. Distance (*) 240 m 787 ft 230 m 755 ft Landing Dist. Over 50 ft (*) 600 m 1969 ft 520 m 1706 ft Landing Distance (*) 200 m 656 ft 200 m 656 ft Max Endurance, 4 persons (77 kg):

Load Factor + 3,74g - 1,50 g + 3,80g - 1,52 g

Std. tanks, Cruise 65% PWR @ 10000, No Res.7,6h 7h

Cruise 50%, PWR @ 10000, 45’ Res.

277 km/h 283 km/h 153 Kts150 Kts


Hi-Visibility State-Of-The-Art Cockpit


Hi-Visibility State-Of-The-Art Cockpit


Heavy Duty Performance

Easy Take Off & Landing on Unprepared StripsThe Vulcanair P68 Observer Series has been designed to fulfil

missions previously only possible with an helicopter and can take-off and land in extremely rough and short runways without problems.


P68 Observer Series aircraft features several outstanding advantages overits competitors thanks to its clever design and construction simplicity: Among others we note:

Low maintenance Excellent performanceEase of operation in terms of flying characteristics resulting in low training/transition time for pilots. Low Direct Operating CostsHigh durability and repairability in time thanks to its corrosion proof aluminium construction

Moreover, with its helicopter-like visibility, thanks to the high wing configurationand other important features like the floor hatch that permit the quick installation ofa variety of equipment and to perform special operations as the dropping of survivalgoods the Observer results in a unique machine ready to be adapted to every kindof mission, from patrol, observation, surveillance and emergency, to simplypassenger or freight transport duties.

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Contact Information

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P68 Observer Series - Vulcanair · gear airplane for observation, light transport and air taxi. The main characteristic of the aircraft is its excellent helicopter-like visibility