Thrush 510P

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The 510P Model Turbo Thrush has set the standard in the ag aviation industry for tough dependability. With rugged construction, simplified systems and low maintenance, the Turbo Thrush is an aircraft any operator could depend upon until well into the 21st century. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510P Turbo Thrush a profit machine.

  Standard Features

510 Gallon Hopper
MVP-50T Glass panel color display
228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity
5 Blade Weath-Aero cockpit adjustable pump fan
2 inch stainless steal spray system
41 inch stainless steel gate box
Streamlined Aluminum booms
4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps
Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins
Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance
Massive overturn structures
3 – in. left side loader
Quick detach fuselage skins
28 – volt electrical system
Dual 24 – volt batteries
250 amp Starter generator
Solid-state generator control unit
Wire deflector cable
Cockpit wire deflectors
Stainless steel rudder cables
Outside air temperature gauge
Sprint steel tail wheel assembly
All metal Empennage
Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat
High flotation 29-in. tires
Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes
Wing root fairings
Upper and lower hopper windows
4130 chrome-moly tubular steel fuselage
Aileron servo tabs
Adjustable mesh (cool) seats
Dual inertia reels
Hooker harness (Certified to 5,000lbs)
Sealed cockpit enclosure
Windshield wiper and washer
Adjustable rudder pedals
Navigation and instrument lights
Wing tip navigation & strobe lights
Cockpit lighting
K&N barrier filter system
Polyurethane Finish
Powder coating (Airframe, engine mounts, and Landing gear)

  Value-Added Features 

  • 29,000 hour Wing Spar Life
  • The only AG aircraft in production not subject to reoccurring Airworthiness Directives
  • Rugged Thrush Airframe
  • Powder Coating (Airframe, Engine mounts, and Landing gear)
  • 510-Gallon Clear-View Hopper
  • 47.6-Foot Wing Span (350 Sq.Ft.)
  • 29-Inch Tires and Wheels With Dual Caliper Disk Brakes
  • Simple Quick-Change Wet/Dry Dispersal System
  • Superior Alodine Corrosion Protection
  • Pressurized Aft Fuselage
  • Cutting edge MVP-50T glass panel color display

  Optional Equipment

dual cockpits, dual controls, bubble windows (aft cockpit only), right wing landing light, night working lights, map light for rear cockpit, observer’s seat, fire bomber installation, hopper level indicator, hopper rinse system, cockpit fire extinguisher, stainless steel spreader, smoker installation, avionics installation, hydraulic fire door and gate box, stainless steel booms, electric fan brake, chemical flow meter, agitator installation, automatic flagman, smoker drift detection system, left wing landing light, Shadin Electronic Fuel Flow Meter

Specifications and Performance Data
• Fuel Capacity 228 Gallons 863 Liters
• Empty Weight 4,800 lbs. 1,950 kgs.
• Typical Operating Weight 10,500 lbs. 4,400 kgs.
• Hopper Capacity (Dry) 66 cu. ft. 1.93 cu. mtrs.
• Hopper Capacity (Liquid spray system) 510 gallons 1930 liters
• Length 33 ft. 10.06 mtrs.
• Height 9 ft. 2 in. 2.796 mtrs.
• Wing Span 47 ft. 6 in. 14.478 mtrs.
• Wing Area 350 sq. ft. 32.52 sq mtrs.
• Tread Width 9 ft. 2.74 mtrs.
• Velocity Never Exceed 159 mph 256 kph
• Working Speeds 90-150 mph 153-241 kph
• Stall Speed as Usually Landed 57 mph 92 kph
• Sea Level Rate of Climb at 6,000 lbs. 1,740 fpm 530.5 mpm
• Sea Level Rate of Climb at 9,700 lbs. 875 fpm 266.7 mpm
• Take-Off Distance @9,700 lbs. 1,200 ft. 366 mtrs.
• Landing Distance as Usually Landed 600 ft. 183.8 mtrs.
• Landing Distance as Usually Landed W/Reverse 400 ft. 121.9 mtrs.
• Fuel Consumption 35-47 gph 133-178 lph
• Cruising Speed @ 55% Power 150 mph 241 kph
• Ferry Range @ 45% power and 135 mph @ 7,500 ft. 770 miles 1,238 kilometers
Note: Performance figures calculated for Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. Option of Garret or Pratt & Whitney Power Plant. Ag specs are preliminary and subject to change.