Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen

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A-32 Vixxen
Aeroprakt A32 UR-PAPK.jpg
Role Light-sport aircraft
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Aeroprakt
DesignerYuri Yakovlev
First flight2014
Introduction2014
StatusIn production
Produced2014 to present

The Aeroprakt A-32 is a Ukrainian two-seat, high-wing, tricycle gear ultralight aircraft that was designed by Yuri Yakovlev and is manufactured by Aeroprakt. In Australia the A-32 is referred to as the Vixxen. [1] [2]

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The A-32 is a development of the A-22 Foxbat; however unlike the earlier aircraft, which can be purchased in kit form or fully assembled, the A-32 Vixxen is supplied only as a kit in the UK, or ready-to-fly factory-built aircraft in 31 other countries

Design and development

The A-32 was developed from A-22 Foxbat during three years of research and development. [2]

To increase cruise speed while employing the same 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engine as the A-22, the A-32 has a new flush wing-to-body fairing design and all flying horizontal stabilizer, as well as moulded baffling for improved engine airflow and cooling. Other changes include a wing that is 10 cm (3.9 in) shorter, shorter lift struts and better wing tank fairing. This results in a cruise speed that is 20 kn (37 km/h) faster than the A-22. [2]

The prototype A-32 was completed in January 2014 and the first production aircraft was shown in April 2015. It was then transported to Australia, first flying at Moorabbin on 20 July 2015. [3]

Variants

Aeroprakt A-32L
An ultralight variant of the A-32 with a MTOW of 450 kg (or 472.5 kg with recovery parachute system) to comply with European regulations, although not UK legal.[ citation needed ] Central control Y-stick installed as default, twin control yokes offered as an option.

Specifications (A-32 Vixxen)

Data from [1] [4] [5]

General characteristics

Performance

Avionics

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References

  1. 1 2 "AEROPRAKT A32 VIXXEN". Foxbat Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Murray, Andrew (September 2015). "Hunting the Vixxen" (PDF). Sport Pilot. Recreational Aviation Australia . Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Gunston, Bill (2016). Jane's All the World's Aircraft: development & production: 2016-17. IHS Global. p. 655. ISBN   978-0-7106-3177-0.
  4. ↑ "A32 - SPECIFICATIONS (AUSTRALIA)". Foxbat Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "A32 - DIMENSIONS & PERFORMANCE". Foxbat Australia. Retrieved 27 April 2016.


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