FAdeA IA-100 Malvina
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones · Argentina · first flew 2016 · light aircraft
The IA-100 is an Argentine two-seat trainer developed by FAdeA in Córdoba and later named Malvina. It is a single-engine monoplane built entirely from composite materials.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane trainer with side-by-side seating for two
- Single tractor piston engine with fixed tricycle landing gear
- Built entirely of composite materials
Look for a low-wing trainer with a side-by-side cockpit, a single nose propeller and fixed tricycle gear. The name Malvina is the Spanish name for the Falkland Islands.
Specifications
- The FAdeA IA-100 Malvina has a length of 7.8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Development began in December 2014, based on the German Grob G120, and a technology demonstrator was shown in 2015. It made its first flight on 8 August 2016.
Variants
The demonstrator was discontinued in 2016 and the project was revived in 2020 as the IA-100B Malvina, a complete redesign for the Argentine Air Force.
Where you'll see it
The IA-100B first flew in May 2025 and is in certification. A contract for ten aircraft for the Argentine Air Force was approved at the end of 2021.
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