Softex-Aero V-24

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V-24
Softex V-24 UR-EXS.jpg
RoleLight aircraft
National originUkraine
ManufacturerSoftex-Aero
First flight2012
Introduction2014
StatusIn development

The Softex-Aero V-24 is a proposed five place twin engined aircraft from Ukrainian-based Softex-Aero.

Contents

Design and development

The V-24 is a T-tailed twin engine composite construction pusher aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft will be powered by either Rotax 912, or 160 hp Lycoming IO-320 engines. The aircraft has a Galaxy GRS 1200 parachute system integrated into the airframe. Turboprop engines are also under consideration. [1] [2]

Variants

V-24
Rotax 912 power
V-24L
160hp Lycoming IO-320
V-24TP
PBS TJ-100 turboprop power

Specifications (V-24)

Data from AOPA [1]

General characteristics

Performance

Avionics

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References

  1. 1 2 "New Twin coming from Ukraine". AOPA Pilot: 39. February 2015.
  2. "Ukrainian Light Twin Makes MEBA Debut" . Retrieved 28 January 2015.