Gidroplan Che-22 Korvet
Gidroplan · Russia · first flew 1993 · light aircraft
The Gidroplan Che-22 Korvet is a three-seat, parasol-wing flying boat designed and built in Russia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing flying boat
- Two Rotax 582 engines in tractor configuration
- Can be configured as an amphibian
A small parasol-wing flying boat with its engine or engines above the hull.
Specifications
- The Gidroplan Che-22 Korvet has a length of 7.25 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.53 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 159 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1993 and was certified in December 2001. It can have one or two engines.
Variants
It may be configured as an amphibian.
Where you'll see it
At least eighty have been produced.
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