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Egrett
Grob G-520 Egrett

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NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Overview

The Egrett is a single turboprop engine and mid-wing aircraft manufactured by Grob Aircraft and operated by Raytheon. Being a mind-wing aircraft, makes it an optimal platform to accommodate a wide variety of instruments and lengthy scientific ventures. Its primary use is for high-altitude scientific research and endurance applications, and it can carry payloads of up to 2,200 pounds. The Egrett has a maximum speed of 250 knots and a maximum range of 2,300 nautical miles.

Related Campaigns & Instruments

Review the instruments operated on this platform for each of these field campaigns

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