FVA-18 Primitivkrähe
Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen · Germany · first flew 1965 · light aircraft
The FVA-18 Primitivkrähe ("Primitive Crow") was a 1960s German lightweight training aircraft designed and built at Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane that looks like a primary glider
- Modified Volkswagen car engine of 30 kW
- Two seats
A high-wing monoplane resembling a primary glider, powered by a Volkswagen car engine modified by Pollman.
Specifications
- The FVA-18 Primitivkrähe has a length of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 108 km/h (67 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Design and construction of the two-seat light aircraft began in 1959 and it first flew on 16 September 1965.
Variants
Only one FVA-18 was built.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a lightweight two-seat trainer.
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