FFV Aerotech BA-14 Starling
FFV Aerotech · Sweden · first flew 1988 · light aircraft
The FFV Aerotech BA-14 Starling is a Swedish two-seat light monoplane designed by Bjorn Andreasson. It was developed as a joint venture between Malmo Forsknings & Innovations and FFV Aerotech.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.56 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Shoulder-wing monoplane
- V-tail with a small ventral fin and tailskid
- Fixed tricycle main landing gear
The enclosed cabin seats two side by side under a one-piece transparent canopy, with a shoulder-mounted wing and a V-tail.
Specifications
- The FFV Aerotech BA-14 Starling has a length of 6.56 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.38 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The prototype first flew on 25 August 1988. It is mainly built from composite materials, with a semi-monocoque fuselage.
Variants
The prototype was powered by a 115 hp Lycoming O-235 flat-four piston engine with a two-bladed fixed-pitch tractor propeller.
Where you'll see it
A BA-14 appeared at the 1988 SBAC Farnborough Airshow.
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