GippsAero GA8 Airvan | |
|---|---|
| Країні | Австралія |
| Роль | Комунальні літаки/Транспорт |
| Перший політ | 3 березня 1995 |
| Побудований | 240+ |
У 201 GippsAero GA8 Airvan 8 — одномоторний вантажопасажирський літак виробництва компанії GippsAero (колишня назва Gippsland Aeronautics) з Вікторії, Австралія. На ньому можуть розміститися вісім осіб, включаючи пілота.
Джерело: GippsAero GA8 Airvan у Вікіпедії
| GippsAero GA8 Airvan Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 53 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Gippsland GA8 Airvan is an Australian utility aircraft designed and built by GippsAero (formerly Gippsland Aeronautics). Developed in the 1990s, the Airvan was created to fill a gap in the market for a simple, rugged, and reliable piston-engined aircraft capable of carrying up to eight people (including the pilot) or a substantial cargo load into short, unprepared, or remote airstrips. Its high-wing, fixed-gear design and large, flat-floor cabin make it highly versatile for roles such as passenger transport, freight hauling, parachute dropping, aerial survey, and medical evacuation. It is often described as a modern, single-engine alternative to older utility aircraft.
| Property | Typical Value (GA8) |
|---|---|
| Роль | Utility, Passenger, and Freight Transport |
| National Origin | Австралія |
| Виробник | GippsAero (formerly Gippsland Aeronautics) |
| First Flight | 3 February 1995 |
| команда | 1 (Pilot) |
| Capacity (Passengers) | 7 (or up to 600 kg of cargo) |
| Довжина | 8.77 m (28 ft 9 in) |
| Розмах крил | 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in) |
| зріст | 3.89 m (12 ft 9 in) |
| Empty Weight | 995 kg (2,194 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 six-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed piston engine.
- Power Output: 224 kW (300 hp).
- Propeller: Hartzell three-blade constant speed propeller.
- Cruise Speed: 222 km/h (138 mph; 120 kn).
- Stall Speed (Flaps down): 98 km/h (61 mph; 53 kn).
- Range: 1,352 km (840 mi; 730 nmi).
- Key Feature: Known for its excellent short take-off and landing (STOL) capability, making it ideal for rough fields.
Design Characteristics
- Fuselage: Aluminum semi-monocoque construction.
- Cabin: Wide, flat-floor cabin with double cargo doors on the left side for easy loading of bulky items or stretchers.
- Landing Gear: Fixed tricycle landing gear, chosen for simplicity, robustness, and suitability for rough-field operations.
- Variants: The GA8 is also available in a turbocharged variant (GA8-TC320) for improved high-altitude performance, and a turboprop variant (GA10).
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