Maroto Botín MB-12

Maroto Botín
Design of the Maroto Botín MB-12
Role	Passenger airliner
National origin	Creeperopolis
Manufacturer	Maroto Botín Aerospace Corporation
First flight	15 September 1994
Introduction	1 December 1995
Status	In service
Primary users	Creeperian Airlines Creeperian government Creeperian Air Force Paleocacher Trans-Oceanic
Produced	1994–present
Number built	136

The Maroto Botín MB-12 is a Creeperian four-engine double-decker jet aircraft manufactured by the Maroto Botín Aerospace Corporation. It is the world's second largest passenger airliner after the Aerobus A380. The aircraft was designed in 1990 and entered production in 1994. The project cost ₡96 billion colóns, the equivalent of ₵12 billion credits and was originally called the Maroto Botín MB-DP, with "DP" meaning "two floors" in Creeperian. The first prototype was unveiled in San Salvador on 9 June 1994 and flew for the first time on 15 September 1994. The plane entered service with Creeperian Airlines on 1 December 1995.

The plane was the world's first full-length double-deck aircraft and has been called a "superjumbo." The Bealeau 747 previously had only a partial double-deck. The plane has a typical seating capacity of 450, though it is certified for up to 535 passengers. It is powered by four Reyes–Ribelles RR900 turbofan engines providing a range of 9,309 miles (14,981 kilometers). The plane is mostly used on long-haul high-demand routes, but has also been used on medium-haul and even some low-haul high demand routes. With a price tag of ₡3.564 billion colóns, or ₵445.6 million credits, the plane is one of the most expensive in the world.

A total of 140 aircraft have been manufactured and delivered to fifteen different customers in eight different countries, making it the most widely sold Maroto Botín product in history, being sold to three more countries than the Maroto Botín FA-12. As of August 2021, the aircraft is the only product produced by Maroto Botín to have not suffered a hull loss accident.

Development and design

During the 1980s, air travel in Creeperopolis became more popular and more congested. The Maroto Botín MB-10 and MB-11, although they were already large aircraft, the demand for travel was not met nor satisfied. Engineers and designers at Maroto Botín were tasked to develop a new airliner to carry double the capacity of both the MB-10 and MB-11. They came up with a double-decker airline design and the project was called the Maroto Botín MB-DP, with "DP" meaning "two floors" in Creeperian. The design was finalized in 1990 and approved by Maroto Botín. The project was announced publicly in 1991 and production began on the first prototype.

On 9 June 1994, the first prototype of the double-decker jet was unveiled in San Salvador. The plane was officially named the Maroto Botín MB-12. The plane flew for the first time from Miguel Martín Cabañeras y Gutiérrez International Airport on 15 September 1994. After further modifications and more flights, the first MB-12 entered service with Creeperian Airlines on 1 December 1995 on the first direct route from San Salvador, Creeperopolis, to Chicajun, Paleocacher.

As of August 2021, the aircraft is still in production, but only the aircraft carrier variant. The last cargo variants ordered were by the Creeperian Air Force in 2011 and they were delivered in 2015, while the last passenger variant ordered was also by the Creeperian Air Force in 2010 with it being delivered in 2013.

Variants

10 series

The first and so far only variant of the plane is the MB-12-10, or simply the 10 series. The series was released in 1995.

10C series

The 10C series has mostly the same specifications as the regular 10 series, but it has no passenger capacity as it is an entirely cargo oriented plane. It is one of the largest cargo planes in existence. The series was released in 1996, one year after the release of the 10 passenger series.

10PAAT series

Main article: Maroto Botín MB-12PAAT

The 10PAAT series was a proposed military configured variant of the MB-12. The series was planned to be an airborne aircraft carrier and had the capacity to carry a maximum of ten small fighter aircraft inside. The aircraft's design was scrapped as it was deemed to be too impractical.

Operators

Country	Operator	Amount			In service	Notes
		-10	-10C	Total
Creeperopolis	Creeperian Air Force	5	10	15	1996–present	Launch customer
	Creeperian Airlines	22	6	28	1995–present	Launch customer; largest operator
	Creeperian government	9	10	19	1996–present	Launch customer
	Maroto Botín Aerospace Corporation	1	1	2	1995–present
Gjorka	Aer Gjorka	5		5	1998–present
	Spéir	3		3	2007–2019
Jackson	Jacksonville Airways	2		2	1998–present
Monsilva	Monsilvan Airways	5		5	1998–present
Montcrabe	Crabirate Airlines	7		7	2000–2015
New Gandor	Gandorian Airlines	2	2	4	1997–present	Launch customer
Paleocacher	Paleocacherian Air Force		12	12	1996–present	Launch customer
	Paleocacher Trans-Oceanic	12	4	16	1996–present	Launch customer
Quebecshire	Air Quebecshire	10	2	12	1997–2013	Launch customer
Salisford	Aero Salforto	3	3	6	1997–present	Launch customer
Total		86	50	136

Orders and deliveries

Orders by year

1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
2	24	48	22	0	0	3	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	1
2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
2	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	4	0	0	0

Deliveries by year

1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
0	0	0	0	0	7	19	12	13	15	18	20	5	8	11	0	0	0	0	0
2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
0	8	0	1	0	6	4	4	4	5	5	1

Accidents and incidents

• On 25 November 2005, Creeperian Airlines Flight 290, MB-12-10 C1204AC, faced an attempted hijacking by militants of the Senvarian Liberation Front. Passengers managed to overpower the hijackers and the plane made an emergency landing in La'Victoria. The flight was a scheduled flight from San Salvador, to Nuevo Xichútepa.

Specifications

Model	MB-12-10	MB-12-10C
Cockpit crew	Two
Typical seats	450 (30F 50J 370Y)	–
Exit limit	600	–
Cargo	4,000 ft3 (113 m3)	51,041 ft3 (1,445 m3)
Length	210 ft (64 m)
Cabin width	240 in (608 cm)
Wingspan	213 ft (65 m)
Wing area	5,846 ft2 (543 m2)
Wing sweep	37.5°
Aspect ratio	7
Tail height	65 ft (20 m)
Maximum takeoff weight	949,000 lbs (430 t)
Operating empty weight	402,700 lbs (183 t)
Fuel capacity	63,705 gal (241,149 l)
Turbofan ×4	Reyes Ribelles M-MB12
Thrust ×4	62,100–63,300 lbf 276–282 kN
Maximum speed	Mach 0.85
Cruise speed	564 mph (907 kmh)
Range	9,309 mi (14,981 km)
Takeoff	10,200 ft (3,100 m)

See also

Related development

• Maroto Botín MB-12PAAT

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• Aerobus A380
• Bealeau 747

Related lists

• List of Maroto Botín Aerospace Corporation products