| T-411 Aist | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Light utility monoplane |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Krunichev OKB |
| First flight | 10 November 1993 |
| Variants | Washington T-411 Wolverine |
The Krunichev T-411 Aist (en: Stork) is a Russian light utility monoplane designed by the Russian company Aeroprogress and placed into production by the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.[1][2] A version is marketed in the United States as the Aeroprogress T-411 Wolverine powered by a Continental TSIO-550-B.[3]
A homebuilt derivative design is the Washington T-411 Wolverine.[4]
Development
[edit]The ROKS-Aero corporation was set up in Moscow in 1990 to design and manufacture general aviation aircraft, but was renamed Aeroprogress in 1993.[5] In 1992 ROKS-Aero started design of a single-engined light aircraft, the T-411 Aist 2. Construction of the prototype T-411 started in April 1993, making its maiden flight on 10 November 1993.[1][6] The Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center set up an aviation department in 1994 and purchased a license to build the Aist.[1] The airframe, however, is produced by Production complex #2 of RAC MIG. It is a high-wing braced monoplane with a tubular-steel fuselage and metal fabric covered wings.[2] The T-411 is powered by a 360 hp Vedeneyev M14P radial piston engine and has either a fixed tail wheel landing gear or can be fitted with floats.
Specifications
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Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004.[7]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 3 passengers or 361 kg (795 lb)
- Length: 9.45 m (31 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 13.02 m (42 ft 9 in)
- Height: 2.60 m (8 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 24.30 m2 (261.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.0:1
- Airfoil: NACA 23011
- Empty weight: 544 kg (1,199 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,650 kg (3,638 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × VOKBM M14X 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 268 kW (359 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 204 km/h (127 mph, 110 kn)
- Stall speed: 93 km/h (58 mph, 50 kn) (flaps down)
- Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c Jackson 2003, p. 381.
- ^ a b "World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2004/2005". World Directory of Light Aviation. Pagefast Ltd, England. 2004. ISSN 1368-485X.
- ^ Taylor 1996, p. 424
- ^ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 294. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ^ Gunston 1995, p. 316.
- ^ "Krunichev Center: Aircraft Production". www.intertec.co.at. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
- ^ Jackson 2003, pp. 381–382.
Bibliography
[edit]- Gunston, Bill (1995). The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995. London: Osprey. ISBN 1-85532-405-9.
- Jackson, Paul (2003). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.