What is a Commander 700
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Len,
I had come across this blurb recently about 'em. Nice looking plane.
-Rich
Rockwell/Fuji Commander 700/710
History Notes: In collaboration with Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan, Rockwell International's General Aviation Division was involved in the development of a twin-engined six/eight-seat eight transport aircraft. Design began in Japan in 1971, the aircraft then having the designation FA-300, and on 28 June 1974, Fuji and Rockwell signed an agreement covering its development as a joint venture, with Rockwell designating the aircraft Commander 700 for marketing in North America.
Of cantilever low-wing monoplane configuration, the Commander 700 had a fuselage constructed for pressurization, the tail unit being conventional with swept surfaces and the landing gear of retractable tricycle type. Powerplant comprised two Avco Lycoming turbocharged engines, these being wing-mounted in well stream lined nacelles. Standard accommodation was for a pilot and co-pilot plus four passengers, all in a pressurized, air-conditioned, heated and ventilated environment. the first of five prototypes made its initial flight in Japan on 13 November 1975, and the second which was assembled by Rockwell, flew on 25 February 1976. Japanese JCAD certification was gained on 19 May 1977, and US FAA certification on 31 October 1977.
Development of a generally similar aircraft, designated Commander 710, was proceeding simultaneously. This differed mainly by the installation of more powerful (450-hp:335-k W) engines. The first of two prototypes was flown in Japan on 22 December 1976, and JCAB certification was gained in early 1979. Later in the year it was reported that development was being continued, the Model 710 then being flown with winglets installed at the wingtips.
Rockwell's decision in late 1979 to sell off its General Aviation Division to Gulfstream American Corporation resulted in terminating of the agreement with Fuji. At this time Rockwell had delivered 25 Commander 700s. The Japanese company now has
worldwide manufacturing and marketing rights for these aircraft, but it is believed that if production is initiated it will be concentrated on the Model 710. The details that follow apply to the Commander 700.
Specification:
Type: six/eight-seat light.
Powerplant: two 340-hp (254-k-W) Avco Lycoming TIO-540-R2AD flat-six piston engines.
I had come across this blurb recently about 'em. Nice looking plane.
-Rich
Rockwell/Fuji Commander 700/710
History Notes: In collaboration with Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan, Rockwell International's General Aviation Division was involved in the development of a twin-engined six/eight-seat eight transport aircraft. Design began in Japan in 1971, the aircraft then having the designation FA-300, and on 28 June 1974, Fuji and Rockwell signed an agreement covering its development as a joint venture, with Rockwell designating the aircraft Commander 700 for marketing in North America.
Of cantilever low-wing monoplane configuration, the Commander 700 had a fuselage constructed for pressurization, the tail unit being conventional with swept surfaces and the landing gear of retractable tricycle type. Powerplant comprised two Avco Lycoming turbocharged engines, these being wing-mounted in well stream lined nacelles. Standard accommodation was for a pilot and co-pilot plus four passengers, all in a pressurized, air-conditioned, heated and ventilated environment. the first of five prototypes made its initial flight in Japan on 13 November 1975, and the second which was assembled by Rockwell, flew on 25 February 1976. Japanese JCAD certification was gained on 19 May 1977, and US FAA certification on 31 October 1977.
Development of a generally similar aircraft, designated Commander 710, was proceeding simultaneously. This differed mainly by the installation of more powerful (450-hp:335-k W) engines. The first of two prototypes was flown in Japan on 22 December 1976, and JCAB certification was gained in early 1979. Later in the year it was reported that development was being continued, the Model 710 then being flown with winglets installed at the wingtips.
Rockwell's decision in late 1979 to sell off its General Aviation Division to Gulfstream American Corporation resulted in terminating of the agreement with Fuji. At this time Rockwell had delivered 25 Commander 700s. The Japanese company now has
worldwide manufacturing and marketing rights for these aircraft, but it is believed that if production is initiated it will be concentrated on the Model 710. The details that follow apply to the Commander 700.
Specification:
Type: six/eight-seat light.
Powerplant: two 340-hp (254-k-W) Avco Lycoming TIO-540-R2AD flat-six piston engines.
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Len Lanetti said:
Low wing twin Commander. Rare birds, only a handful built. Don't know about support - parts may be hard to get, but the concept/design looks interesting.
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I am currently flying one. I believe it is one of 9 left and they are definitely and interesting airplane. Trying to find a POH is impossible though ill tell you that. The reg # on this one is N176R:wink2:
