Photo by Lagmanbek, 2005.viii
Golden Rule Airlines performs crop dusting in Antonov-2's model SX. Planes are equipped with pressure systems Sh-7000 with options for granular fertilizers RTSh-1B.
Crop dusting pricing depends upon chemical application density and distance of processed field from the airfield. Distance to place of application for each kilometer after 10, add 4% per hectare. Crew determines landing site. Prices current as of 2006.iii.22, subject to change without notice.
| Golden Rule Airlines Application Prices | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| litres/hectare | US$ per hectare | hectares/hour | hectares/day | fuel usage/hectare
| 6 | 3.00 | 220 | 1500 | 0,9
| 15 | 3.50 | 180 | 1000 | 1,1
| 25 | 3.70 | 150 | 900 | 1,3
| 50 | 6.00 | 90 | 600 | 2,2
| 100 | (litres or kg) 9.80 | 60 | 420 | 3,3
| 150 | (litres or kg) 12.00 | 60 | 420 | 3,3
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