Aeromot AMT-200 Ximango
Aeromot · Brazil · first flew 1984 · light aircraft
The Aeromot AMT-200 Ximango is a Brazilian high-wing touring motor-glider combining self-launch capability with genuine soaring performance. Its high wing and long span make it a distinctive sight at airfields where it is operated for touring and cross-country soaring.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Side-by-side seating in a composite fuselage with tricycle undercarriage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing touring motor-glider with tractor engine and T-tail
- Long tapered high-mounted wings give a glider-like silhouette
- Side-by-side seating in a composite fuselage with tricycle undercarriage
The high wing with conspicuous dihedral, long span, T-tail, and side-by-side enclosed cabin with a large canopy make this motor-glider distinctive. Compared to the low-wing Super Dimona, the high wing and dihedral are immediately apparent.
Specifications
- The Aeromot AMT-200 Ximango has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (side-by-side).
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History
Based on the French Fournier RF10 design and first produced in Brazil by Aeromot in the mid-1980s, the Ximango gained popularity in South America and Europe as a practical touring motor-glider. It is certified in numerous countries and has accumulated a solid safety record.
Variants
The AMT-200S Super Ximango introduced an uprated engine and detail improvements; both versions are aerodynamically identical in external profile.
Where you'll see it
Used by gliding clubs and private owners in Brazil, France, Portugal, and the UK; the Ximango is popular for touring motor-glider training because its high wing gives excellent visibility and forgiving stall characteristics.
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