Aeroprakt A-28 Victor
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kyiv , Ukraine |
| Products | Light aircraft (including Aeroprakt A-28 Victor) |
The Aeroprakt A-28 Victor is a twin-engine light aircraft originating from Ukraine, developed and manufactured by Aeroprakt based in Kyiv. It is delivered as a fully assembled, ready-to-fly model.
Design and development
The A-28 was engineered with several key objectives: to incorporate twin engines enhancing safety when flying over challenging terrain, accommodate four occupants with a payload capacity of 300 kg (660 lb), achieve an endurance of approximately 10 hours, and provide strong performance on short and unprepared airstrips. These criteria led to a design featuring a cantilevered low-wing, an enclosed four-seat cabin accessible via a hinged windshield, a distinctive T-tail, fixed conventional landing gear, and twin engines arranged in a tractor configuration.
Its construction combines various materials: the forward fuselage is crafted from fibreglass, while the tail cone is formed from sheet aluminium. The wings and empennage are entirely aluminium, with control surfaces built on aluminium frames covered in fabric treated with Aircraft dope. The wing spans 12 m (39.4 ft) and uses a TsAGI P-IIIA-15 airfoil profile, covering an area of 13.4 m2 (144 sq ft), equipped with flaps for improved lift. Powerplants typically consist of two 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912 engines or optionally two 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S units. The fixed conventional landing gear includes wheel fairings and a steerable tailwheel for ground maneuverability.
The empty weight of the A-28 stands at approximately 530 kg (1,170 lb), with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,100 kg (2,400 lb), resulting in a useful load capacity near 570 kg (1,260 lb).
Operational history
An instance of this aircraft was initially registered in the United States in 2001 under the amateur-built classification with the Federal Aviation Administration. However, on 18 October 2004, it was removed from the U.S. registry and subsequently exported to Ukraine.
Specifications (A-28 Victor)
References
External links
- Official website (Ukrainian)
- Official photo gallery (Ukrainian)