Aerovolga LA-8
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.jpg) Aerovolga LA-8L in flight
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| Type: | Flying boat |
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Aerovolga |
| Number of pieces: |
30th |
The Aerovolga LA-8 is an amphibious aircraft produced by the Russian manufacturer Aerovolga .
history
The aerovolga la-8 is an amphibious plane that for about 1 million USD is offered. It was developed from 2003 and presented to the public in 2005 at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS . In addition to the passenger version, versions for patient transport, surveillance and general transport tasks are to be developed. Despite the pending approval, 30 machines with a special approval are already in service. Approval by EASA and FAA of a correspondingly modified version is planned for 2013. [outdated]
construction
The LA-8 is a cantilever high- wing aircraft with a T-tail and retractable landing gear. The hull is made of composite materials and is painted with a saltwater-resistant paint, depending on the intended use. Two B4B5 (Russian license production of the Lycoming O-540 ) or LOM Praha M-337C are used in the wings as drives.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| crew | 1 |
| Passengers | 7th |
| length | 11.10 m |
| span | 14.00 m |
| height | 3.40 m |
| Wing area | 20.2 m² |
| Cabin width | 2.00 m |
| payload | 800 kg |
| Empty mass | kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 2720 kg |
| Cruising speed | 235 km / h |
| Top speed | 305 km / h |
| Landing speed | 98 km / h |
| Take-off / landing route | 350/450 m |
| Service ceiling | 4500 m |
| Max. Flight duration | 5.6 h |
| Range | 1200 km |
| Engines | two B4B5 each with 176 kW or LOM Praha M-337C with 187 kW |
