Aerostar AG-6
Aerostar (IAv Bacau) · Romania · first flew 1989 · light aircraft
The Aerostar AG-6, also known as the IAR AG-6, was a prototype Romanian agricultural aircraft of the late 1980s. It was a single-engine biplane developed for IAv of Bacau.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.96 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine biplane
- Nine-cylinder radial engine in the nose
- Agricultural aircraft with a 1,050 litre capacity
A single-engine biplane with a Vedeneyev M14P nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine in the nose. The upper wing has a span of 10.56 m and the lower 10.26 m.
Specifications
- The Aerostar AG-6 has a length of 6.96 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.56 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The AG-6 first flew on 12 January 1989. It was developed for IAv of Bacau, a company later known as Aerostar.
Variants
Only one example was built, and no production followed.
Where you'll see it
The AG-6 remained a prototype only. It was designed to carry 1,050 litres of agricultural product.
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