Aviatika-900 Acrobat

900 Acrobat
Role Single-seat aerobatic monoplane
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Aviatika
First flight 22 February 1993
Number built 1


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]

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

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. 


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