| EM-11 Orka | |
|---|---|
 EM-11C Orka (SP-YEP) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Margański & Mysłowski |
| Designer | Edward Margański |
| Status | entering production, in service |
| History | |
| First flight | 8 August 2003 |
The EM-11 Orka ( orca ) is a touring and executive aircraft manufactured in Poland.
The EM-11 was designed by Edward Margański of Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze (Margański & Mysłowski Aviation Works), who were previously known for their Swift S-1 and MDM-1 Fox sailplanes. Work on this new low cost, light utility aircraft, of unorthodox configuration, with slim glider-like fuselage and two pusher engines, started in 2001 and was constructed of composite materials with a 4-seat cab placed low, for easier boarding. Luggage is stored behind the rear seats. Composite fuselage was a development of sailpane fuselage. [1] As the designer Edward Margański pointed out, his goal was to create flying limousine "for people, not only for pilots", offering good visibility, comfort and ease of boarding. [1] He expressed also, that his ambition was always to create beautiful aircraft, an in this field his inspiration was Let L-200 Morava. [1]
The first prototype EM-11, registered SP-YEN, flew 8 August 2003. [1] It has a fixed tricycle landing gear and Rotax 912 (100 hp (75 kW)) engines. The second prototype, registered SP-YEP, was to be a pattern for serial production variant EM-11C, flew 20 October 2005 with Lycoming IO-320 engines and retractable landing gear. In April 2011 EM-11C Orka was EASA certified and is currently in production. Prior to certification, two prototypes and three further aircraft had been built.
Several variants are planned including, a patrol aircraft with an FLIR head, an air ambulance, a cargo aircraft, and an amphibious version.
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