Aermacchi · LA60

Aermacchi AL-60 specs, size & range

The Aermacchi AL-60 (ICAO code LA60) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 8.8 m long, a 11.8 m wingspan, a maximum take-off weight of 1,746 kg and a range of 885 km.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft

AL-60 specifications

Length: 8.79 m (28.8 ft)
Wingspan: 11.84 m (38.8 ft)
Height: 3.25 m (10.7 ft)
Wing area: 19.5 m² (210 sq ft)
Max take-off weight: 1,746 kg (3,849 lb)
Fuel capacity: 322 L (85 US gal)
Cruise speed: 120 kn (222 km/h)
Maximum speed: 150 kn (278 km/h)
Approach speed: 61 kn (113 km/h)
Range: 478 nm (885 km)
Service ceiling: 22,000 ft (6,706 m)

The Aermacchi AL-60 is a landplane with one piston engine built by Aermacchi. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code LA60. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

AL-60 size and dimensions

The AL-60 is 8.79 m (28.8 ft) long, has a wingspan of 11.84 m and stands 3.25 m tall. That makes it the #12 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 54% of them. With 19.5 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 89 kg/m².

AL-60 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 1,746 kg (3,849 lb). Among piston & light aircraft it ranks #8 of 16 by weight. The tanks hold 322 litres (85 US gallons), about 0.3 tonnes of jet fuel.

AL-60 speed and range

It cruises at about 222 km/h (120 knots), faster than 56% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 885 km (478 nm) suits short regional hops — about 4 hours at cruise speed. On final approach it flies at around 61 knots (113 km/h). Its ceiling is 22,000 ft (6,706 m).