Aviaimpex Yanhol
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Ukraine |
| Products | KT-112 Yanhol helicopter |
The Aviaimpex KT-112 Yanhol (Ukrainian: Янгол, meaning "Angel") is a Ukrainian-manufactured light helicopter designed to accommodate three occupants. It was unveiled to the press on August 31, 2001.
Design and development
The initial prototype, configured for three seats, was completed in 2001, with its maiden flight scheduled for June 2002. This helicopter features a pod-and-boom layout, equipped with two 73.5 kW (98.6 hp) Rotax 912 ULS flat-four piston engines. Its landing gear consists of skids, while the main rotor has three blades and the tail rotor comprises two blades arranged on a T-tail structure. By May 2002, Aviaimpex announced intentions to develop variants including an armed helicopter and an unmanned aerial vehicle. The Ukrainian Defence Ministry placed orders for 100 units intended for pilot training, and the Ministry of the Interior also procured examples for patrol missions. Additionally, the government of Georgia and the administration of the Moscow mayor expressed interest and placed orders. Overall, around 400 "Angel" helicopters were ordered in a two-seat variant.
The project was discontinued in 2010. Subsequently, in 2017, some members of the original engineering team founded "Aviation Company Vector," focusing on advancing a new twin-engine helicopter model named VM-4 "Jmil."
Specifications
- Dimensions
- Length: 7.45 m (24.4 ft)
- Height: 2.475 m (8.12 ft)
- Weights
- Empty weight: 524 kg (1,155 lb)
- Maximum takeoff weight: 870 kg (1,920 lb)
- Maximum payload capacity: 350 kg (770 lb)
- Main rotor
- Diameter: 8.28 m (27.2 ft)
- Number of blades: 3, each 4.14 m (13.6 ft) long
- Tail rotor
- Diameter: 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in)
- Number of blades: 2, each 65 cm (26 in) in length
- Performance
- Top speed: 184 km/h (114 mph)
- Maximum cruising speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
- Range: 340 km (210 mi)
References
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 2004–2005.Template:Incomplete citation