Evektor-Aerotechnik
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Light aircraft |
| Website | www |
Evektor-Aerotechnik is an aircraft manufacturer located in Kunovice, within the Czech Republic. The firm specialises in producing various types of light sport aircraft, including training planes, advanced ultralights, and electric models.[1]
Additionally, Evektor-Aerotechnik is working on the development of the twin-engine turboprop aircraft, the EV-55 Outback, designed to accommodate between 9 and 14 passengers.[2]
History
Situated at Kunovice Airport, a hub for aviation manufacturing since 1936, Evektor-Aerotechnik has its origins dating back to 1970 with the establishment of Aerotechnik, initially focused on producing small general aviation aircraft. Early production included gyrocopters and motor gliders, with the company later expanding into maintenance and overhaul services for a variety of Czech general aviation planes, notably those from the Zlin series.[2]
The company's venture into light sport and advanced ultralight aircraft production began in 1996 with the P220UL Koala. This was followed by the introduction of the EV-97 Eurostar in 1997 and subsequently the SportStar. Notably, the SportStar was the first light sport aircraft to receive approval from the American Federal Aviation Administration in 2004. Between 1997 and 2004, Evektor-Aerotechnik also served as an airframe parts subcontractor for the single-engine turboprop Aero Ae 270 Ibis. In 2004, they launched the single-engine, four-seat VUT100 Cobra, and by 2010 commenced development of their twin-engine turboprop model, the Evektor EV-55 Outback.[3] The EV-55 Outback completed its maiden flight in 2011.[4]
In 2013, Evektor-Aerotechnik unveiled the Evektor EPOS, an electric-powered aircraft which was still under development as of 2017.[5]
Aircraft
- Autogyro model Aerotechnik A-70
- Aerotechnik-produced LET L-13 Blaník
- Family of designs under Evektor SportStar
- Evektor VUT100 Cobra
- Evektor EV-55 Outback
- Electric aircraft Evektor EPOS
See also
References
- ↑ Štěpán Bruner. Češi vyvinuli elektrické letadlo, zájem mají i zákazníci. Vyrábět se nesmí.. e15.cz. 3 June, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 initt s.r.o. "Evektor - Aircraft Producer and Design & Engineering Company - en - Aircraft - EV-55 Outback - Overview". evektoraircraft.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Evektor EV-55 Outback". Lidové noviny. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ↑ "Trvalo to 40 let. Nové české letadlo poprvé vzlétlo". Aktuálně.cz. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ↑ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 48. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. Template:ISSN
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