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XL-520

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The XL-520 is a short-range turboprop. Unique feature of this model are ability to use a cryogenic fuel - liquid hydrogen or liquid gas (prophan/butan etc). Cryogenic fuel tank placed in large pods below wing - cylindrical shape reduce necessary termoisolation area (therefore weight). Conventional jet fuel located in wingbox. So, this one could use both kind of fuel - typical petroleum and green cryogenic fuel.
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At first sight, she looks rather similar to the Piaggio P180...
Canard configuration rather than 3 surfaces and high wing configuration.
Perhaps a rather poor yaw stability, and the transponder antenna could be put a little more to the aft to prevent early laminar to turbulent transition, but...
VERY NICE WORK