Арава 202

Арава 202
Страна	Израел
Роля	Леки STOL транспортни самолети
Първи полет	27 ноември 1969 г. 4
Построен	103

Самолетът Арава 202 е самолет за кратко излитане и кацане (STOL), проектиран и произведен от Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

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Фотографи	Айзък Гершман
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General Characteristics

The IAI Arava is a twin-engine, high-wing, short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility transport aircraft, and was Israel Aircraft Industries’ (IAI) first major indigenous aircraft design to enter production. The Arava 202 is an improved version, featuring a slightly longer fuselage and distinctive Whitcomb winglets for better aerodynamic efficiency.

Property	Typical Value (IAI-201/202 Variant)
Роля	STOL Utility / Military Transport
Производителя	Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
First Flight (Arava Series)	November 27, 1969
Екипажа	2 pilots
Capacity (Troops)	24 fully equipped troops or 16 paratroopers
Размах	20.96 m (68 ft 9 in)
Дължина	13.03 m (42 ft 9 in) (202 is slightly longer than 201)
Max Takeoff Weight	6,804 kg (15,000 lb)
Units Built (Total)	~103 (Production ended 1988)

Design and Powerplant

Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 turboprop engines (or PT6A-36 on the 202 prototype).
Power Output: 559 kW (750 shp) each.
Fuselage Design: Features a unique, short, barrel-like fuselage with a high wing and twin tail booms extending from the engine nacelles.
Loading Access: The entire rear section of the fuselage is hinged and swings open to the side, allowing for easy and rapid loading/unloading of bulky cargo or vehicles.
Landing Gear: Fixed tricycle landing gear, chosen to save weight and complexity, ideal for rough-field operations.
202 Specifics: The IAI-202 variant featured a longer fuselage, modified wings, and distinctive Whitcomb winglets at the wingtips for reduced drag.

Performance and Capability

Max Cruise Speed: 319 km/h (176 knots, 198 mph) at 3,050 m (10,000 ft).
Maximum Range: Approximately 1,056 km (570 nautical miles) with max fuel.
Payload Capacity: 2,351 kg (5,184 lb) of cargo.
STOL Takeoff Distance: Approximately 463 m (1,520 ft) to clear a 50 ft obstacle.
Service Ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft).
Military Roles: Besides transport, military Aravas could be fitted with side-firing machine guns and rocket pods for counter-insurgency/gunship roles.