Turbo Grizzly. Aka Turbine AL60
Posted by setthrustpositive@reddit | WeirdWings | View on Reddit | 4 comments
A modification of a Lockheed AL-60 by Aerotek by adding a 550SHP PT6 and floats. Built 2.
Oddly, Aerotek made more Turbine Moose conversions than Turbo Grizzlys.
BrtFrkwr@reddit
The Lasa was a very sturdy airplane that just needed more horsepower. Seemed like it would climb 300 fpm no matter what. A blinding 105kt cruise.
setthrustpositive@reddit (OP)
Its only increases to 150kts with the turbine.
BrtFrkwr@reddit
I got a few more knots out of it by removing all the pan-head screws on the top of the wing and dimpling and installing countersunk screws. There were a lot of them and the screws are big. Still, it's a slow airframe and not STOL. I doubt Kelly johnson had a hand in it. You can, however, put a large refrigerator in it. Damn thing is built like a dump truck.
AtlasCorgo@reddit
This isn't weird.