Softex-Aero V-24
The Softex-Aero V-24 is a proposed five place twin engined aircraft from Ukrainian-based Softex-Aero.
| V-24 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Light aircraft |
| National origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | Softex-Aero |
| First flight | 2012 |
| Introduction | 2014 |
| Status | In development |
Design and development
The V-24 is a T-tailed twin engine composite construction pusher aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft will be powered by either Rotax 912, or 160 hp Lycoming IO-320 engines. The aircraft has a Galaxy GRS 1200 parachute system integrated into the airframe. Turboprop engines are also under consideration.[1][2]
Variants
- V-24
- Rotax 912 power
- V-24L
- 160hp Lycoming IO-320
- V-24TP
- PBS TJ-100 turboprop power
Specifications (V-24)
Data from AOPA[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Capacity: 4 passengers
- Wingspan: 11.2 m (36.7 ft)
- Gross weight: 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Rotax 912 horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine, 75 kW (100 hp) each
- Propellers: 3-bladed MT Propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph, 135 kn)
- Cruise speed: 219 km/h (136 mph, 118 kn)
- Stall speed: 98 km/h (61 mph, 53 kn)
- g limits: +4/-2
Avionics
References
- "New Twin coming from Ukraine". AOPA Pilot: 39. February 2015.
- "Ukrainian Light Twin Makes MEBA Debut". Retrieved 28 January 2015.
External links
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