Aceair AERIKS 200
Aceair · Switzerland · first flew 2002 · light aircraft
The Aceair AERIKS 200 is a Swiss-designed composite light aircraft offering two side-by-side seats and a notably high cruise speed for its category. It was developed as an efficient sport and touring aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Swiss single-engine light sport aircraft
- Side-by-side two-seat composite construction
- High cruise speed for its class
A clean low-wing monoplane with composite fuselage, retractable undercarriage, and a sleek nose profile giving it a faster appearance than typical light trainers.
Specifications
- The Aceair AERIKS 200 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 287 km/h (178 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + 1 passenger.
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History
First flown in 2002, the AERIKS 200 was developed by Swiss company Aceair using modern composite construction to achieve low weight and high performance. The design aimed at the sport-aviation and light aircraft market in Europe.
Variants
Limited information on variants; primarily known as a single-model development aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Operated on a small scale in Switzerland and Europe as a sport and private touring aircraft.
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