ICP Vimana
ICP srl · Italy · first flew 2006 · light aircraft
The ICP Vimana is a single-engined, two-seat, high-wing light aircraft with STOL capability, designed and built in Italy by ICP srl and introduced in 2006.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High wing tapered mostly on the trailing edge, with a single forward-leaning strut on each side and a short intermediate strut
- Standard tricycle undercarriage with faired wheels on spring cantilever legs
- Fully transparent, upward-opening cabin doors
A conventionally arranged high-wing light aircraft with strut-braced wings, tricycle gear and a small luggage compartment behind the seats.
Specifications
- The ICP Vimana has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It first flew in May or June 2006. The Vimana is mostly constructed from riveted aluminium sheet and seats two side by side.
Variants
It is normally powered by a 74 kW Rotax 912 ULS driving a three-bladed propeller, with the Turbo version optional. A lightweight version has smaller wheels and lighter instrumentation and furnishings, cutting 43 kg from the empty weight.
Where you'll see it
It is a light aircraft with STOL performance, using inboard double-slotted Fowler flaps and electrically operated leading-edge slats.
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