Aviat Husky
Aviat Aircraft Inc. · United States · first flew 1986 · glider
The Aviat Husky is an American two-seat high-wing STOL utility aircraft in production since 1986, descended from the Christen Husky and the lineage of the Piper Super Cub. It is widely used for backcountry flying, patrol, and towing gliders.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tandem two-seat high-wing STOL utility with steel tube and fabric construction
- Long-travel bungee-cord main undercarriage for rough-field operations
- Large side windows and clear visibility from front seat
A high-wing strut-braced two-seater with fabric covering, a flat-opposed piston engine, large side windows, and long-stroke bungee-cord undercarriage legs; very similar to the Piper Super Cub but with a wider fuselage and more angular cowling.
Specifications
- The Aviat Husky has a length of 6.91 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Husky was developed by Christen Industries and first flew in 1986, later passing to Aviat Aircraft. It improved on the Super Cub concept with a more powerful engine and greater fuel capacity while retaining fabric-covered steel tube construction suited to bush operations.
Variants
The Husky A-1, A-1A, A-1B, and A-1C differ in engine output (from 180 to 200 hp Lycoming) and minor detail refinements; all share the basic configuration.
Where you'll see it
Popular with US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management patrol operations, and private bush pilots; widely used for glider towing at North American soaring clubs.
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