Light twin-turboprop STOL transport under development by Israel Aircraft Industries will be capable of operating from short, rough airfields; robust, versatile aircraft has gross weight of 12,500 lb and is capable of carrying maximum payload of 2 tons or 20 passengers; it is designed to meet full structural and performance requirements of Federal Aviation Agency Regulations (FAR) Pt 23 as well as British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section K; twin-boom arrangement and large circular fuselage will permit easy rear loading and accessibility of variety of mixed freight, including small agricultural, commercial or military vehicles; description, estimated performance, some early wind-tunnel results and important preliminary design considerations. (44144)


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    Title :

    Preliminary design of "ARAVA" STOL airplane


    Additional title:

    Isr J Technol


    Contributors:
    Mankuta, H. (author) / Sa'Ar, D. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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