AERO Vodochody Ae 270 Ibis

AERO Vodochody Aerospace · Czech Republic · first flew 2000 · light aircraft

The Ae 270 Ibis is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft developed by AERO Vodochody as a versatile light transport. It seats up to eight passengers in a pressurised cabin and was designed for both civil and military roles.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × turboprop, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	12.23 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Single-engine turboprop utility aircraft
T-tail with low-set tapered wings
Czech-built light transport with retractable undercarriage

Distinguish by the single PT6A turboprop on a low-wing airframe with a prominent T-tail and retractable tricycle undercarriage.

Specifications

The AERO Vodochody Ae 270 Ibis has a length of 12.23 m (40 ft).
It has a wingspan of 13.82 m (45 ft).
Typical crew: 1-2 pilots, up to 8 passengers.

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History

Development of the Ae 270 began in the 1990s as a joint venture with Taiwan's AIDC, though the partnership later dissolved. The prototype first flew in July 2000, powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine. Certification and production development continued into the 2000s with limited market traction.

Variants

The baseline Ibis was offered in passenger, cargo and parachute-training configurations. A piston-engined development variant was also studied but not pursued.

Where you'll see it

The Ae 270 attracted modest interest from civil operators and the Czech military, but did not enter large-scale service. It remains a niche Czech product seen occasionally at European airshows.

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