TMM Avia T-10 Avia-Tor
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
Area served | India |
| Products | TMM Avia T-10 Avia-Tor aircraft |
Template:Infobox aircraft The TMM Avia T-10 Avia-Tor is a Ukrainian light aircraft featuring a single engine and seating for two occupants side-by-side. It is characterized by a high wing and fully transparent, upward-opening cabin doors designed to enhance visibility. The aircraft is engineered to be durable for versatile uses.
Design
The Avia-Tor presents a traditional layout with a high wing and single engine configuration, accommodating two passengers seated adjacent to each other. It was developed primarily as a sport aircraft but also fulfills roles such as primary flight training, crop spraying, aerial patrolling, and photography.
Its wings maintain a constant chord and are constructed with two wooden spars, fiberglass ribs, and covered in synthetic fabric. Structural support includes V-shaped struts extending from the lower fuselage on each side, supplemented by additional intermediate bracing. The wings incorporate three-position flaps adjustable to 0°, 10°, and 40°. The fuselage has a square cross-section built around a stainless steel truss framework and covered mostly with fabric, except for the engine cowling and cabin roof which are made from fiberglass. The cabin doors hinge upwards and are made entirely of transparent blister panels to maximize outward visibility. The tail assembly consists of steel tubing with fiberglass ribs, all covered in fabric. The tailplane is wire-braced above to the fin using pairs of wires on either side and similarly braced below to the lower fuselage. Elevators include mass balancing, with the left elevator equipped with a trim tab; the rudder also incorporates a tab. Both wings and tailplane are designed for easy folding to facilitate transport.
Typically, the Avia-Tor is equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear configuration; however, options for floats or skis are available. Each main wheel is mounted on a V-shaped pair of struts attached to the lower fuselage longerons, with a half-axle connecting the wheel to the central fuselage. A MVEN KS-500-2 Cobra ballistic parachute recovery system is included as standard equipment.
Development
The initial prototype took to the skies in 2002, followed by the construction of four additional T-10 pre-production units. Subsequently, a series of T-10M production models were manufactured and made available as fully assembled aircraft. There is potential for kit production in the future.
The T-10M features modifications to both the landing gear and vertical stabilizer, along with an upgraded engine. The primary suspension element of the main landing gear was relocated from the half-axle to the rearward V-shaped strut. Additionally, the original castoring nosewheel was replaced by a steerable design utilizing a simpler single-leg assembly. Compared to the T-10, the T-10M’s fin is slimmer and more angular, incorporating a triangular fillet. Powerplants differ as well: while the T-10 models employ 60 kW (80 hp) Jabiru 2200 engines, the T-10Ms are equipped with 74 kW (100 hp) Rotax 912S flat-four engines.
Operational history
Out of the five T-10 pre-production aircraft, four are presently available on the market under the name T-10 Frigates. As of mid-2010, all five T-10s along with one T-10M remain registered as private aircraft in Ukraine. Certification within Ukraine was expected around 2009.
Engenious Aerospace Ltd (EAL) holds the dealership rights for the T-10 in India.
Specifications
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