AESL Airtourer
Victa / AESL · Australia · first flew 1959 · light aircraft
The Airtourer is an all-metal light low-wing monoplane touring aircraft developed in Australia by Victa. It was manufactured in both Australia and New Zealand.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- All-metal low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat light touring aircraft
- Single air-cooled flat-four piston engine in the nose
A small two-seat all-metal low-wing monoplane with a single flat-four piston engine.
Specifications
- The AESL Airtourer has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first prototype, VH-FMM, flew on 31 March 1959. The all-metal production-standard prototype VH-MVA followed on 12 December 1961.
Variants
Victa built 100 hp and 115 hp models and AESL then built 115 hp and 150 hp models. The Victa Aircruiser was a four-seat derivative.
Where you'll see it
About 168 were built in Australia and 80 in New Zealand.
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