Vietnam VPAF VNS-41
Vietnam People's Air Force · Vietnam · first flew 2005 · light aircraft
The VNS-41 is a Vietnamese light training aircraft developed by the Vietnam People's Air Force engineering establishment, representing a significant milestone as an indigenous Vietnamese aircraft design. Its simple high-wing monoplane layout suits basic pilot training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Vietnamese indigenous light training aircraft
- High-wing monoplane of simple construction
- First wholly Vietnamese-designed aircraft to fly
A conventional high-wing two-seat monoplane of straightforward construction, distinguished mainly by its Vietnamese origin and the context of its development.
Specifications
- The Vietnam VPAF VNS-41 has a length of 6.98 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.65 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 2005, the VNS-41 was developed to demonstrate Vietnamese capability in aircraft design and manufacture. It was a product of the Air Force Technical Institute and attracted attention as a symbol of national aerospace ambition.
Variants
The design was primarily a single prototype configuration; series production details are limited.
Where you'll see it
Used for evaluation and demonstration purposes within Vietnam; operational training use has been limited.
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