 It would slot between the Arriel and the Makila for 5-6 t (11,000-13,250lb) medium twins.At $500,000, it would be 40% cheaper than 900kW competitors like the Honeywell/Rolls-Royce LHTEC CTS800 and the MTU/Turbomeca/R-R MTR390.The first test run was then expected in early 2004, flight-testing by the end of the same year, certification by the end of 2005 and
entry into service by 2006.