Two classic trainer aircraft (Piper PA-28s) resting on the grass, while an Air New Zealand ATR 72 regional turboprop taxis in the background at a scenic airport.
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Two classic trainer aircraft (Piper PA-28s) resting on the grass, while an Air New Zealand ATR 72 regional turboprop taxis in the background at a scenic airport.
Aircraft identity
Registration
JHO, LJX (foreground), ZK-??? (background ATR)
ICAO Type
PA28 (LJX, JHO), ATR72 (background)
Model
PA-28 Cherokee/Warrior (LJX), PA-28 (JHO), ATR 72 (background)
Manufacturer
Piper (foreground), ATR (background)
Airline
Air New Zealand (background ATR 72)
Airline Code
ANZ (background ATR 72) / NZ (background ATR 72)
Livery
Air New Zealand (background ATR), generic (foreground trainers)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Lycoming O-320 or O-360 (PA-28), Pratt & Whitney PW127 (ATR72, background)
Wingspan
9.8 m (PA-28), 27.05 m (ATR 72)
Length
7.0 m (PA-28), 27.17 m (ATR 72)
Height
2.2 m (PA-28), 7.65 m (ATR 72)
MTOW
1157 kg (PA-28), 22,800 kg (ATR 72)
Range
925 km (PA-28), 1,528 km (ATR 72)
Capacity
4 (PA-28), 70 (ATR 72)
Cruise Speed
201 km/h (PA-28), 511 km/h (ATR 72)
Location
Airport Code
CHC/NZCH
Airport Name
Christchurch International Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 12 Pro