Aviatika-900 Acrobat

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900 Acrobat
RoleSingle-seat aerobatic monoplane
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Aviatika
First flight22 February 1993
Number built1

The Aviatika-900 Acrobat is a 1990s Russian single-seat aerobatic monoplane designed and built by Aviatika Joint Stock Company. [1] The aircraft is sometimes referred to as the MAI-900 Acrobat, the Moscow Aviation Institute being one of the constitute organisations when the company was formed in 1993. [1]

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Design and development

The Acrobat is an all-metal monoplane with cantilever wings and a strut-braced tailplane. [1] It has a fixed landing gear with a steerable tailwheel and is powered by a 360 hp (268 kW) AOOT M-14P radial piston engine. [1]

Operational history

The aircraft set five FAI-accredited records. [1] The aircraft was sold to Lithuanian aerobatic pilot Jurgis Kairys.

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Taylor 1996, p. 422

Bibliography

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory . London, England: Brassey's. ISBN   978-1-85753-198-5.