Aviation Industries of Iran AVA-202
Aviation Industries of Iran · Iran · first flew 1997 · light aircraft
The Aviation Industries of Iran AVA-202 is an Iranian two-seat light aircraft designed as a trainer and sporting aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low-wing monoplane
- Side-by-side seating under a bubble canopy
- Fixed tricycle landing gear
It is made from aluminium sheet and has a NACA 63-215 wing root section, flaps, a single tractor engine and a bubble canopy over the side-by-side seats.
Specifications
- The Aviation Industries of Iran AVA-202 has a length of 6.02 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.74 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 259 km/h (161 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was based on the Van's Aircraft RV-6A and was designed to comply with European JAR-22 and JAR-VLA rules. It first flew on 3 June 1997 and is powered by a 160 hp Lycoming AEIO-320-B2B.
Variants
It was intended for the Iranian domestic market to avoid dependence on imports. Its wing span of 8.74 m is greater than the RV-6's 7.01 m.
Where you'll see it
Four had been built by 2002.
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