Khrunichev T-411 Aist
Khrunichev · Russia · first flew 1993 · light aircraft
The Khrunichev T-411 Aist (Stork) is a Russian light utility monoplane designed by Aeroprogress and put into production by the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. A version is marketed in the United States as the Aeroprogress T-411 Wolverine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Tubular-steel fuselage with metal fabric-covered wings |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing braced monoplane
- Tubular-steel fuselage with metal fabric-covered wings
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear or floats
It is a high-wing braced monoplane powered by a 360 hp Vedeneyev M14P radial piston engine. It can be fitted with floats.
Specifications
- The Khrunichev T-411 Aist has a length of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.02 m (43 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The ROKS-Aero corporation was set up in Moscow in 1990 and renamed Aeroprogress in 1993. Design of the T-411 Aist 2 started in 1992, construction of the prototype began in April 1993, and it made its maiden flight on 10 November 1993.
Variants
The T-411 has either a fixed tailwheel undercarriage or can be fitted with floats. A homebuilt derivative design is the Washington T-411 Wolverine.
Where you'll see it
Khrunichev set up an aviation department in 1994 and bought a licence to build the Aist, with the airframe produced by Production complex #2 of RAC MIG. It carries a crew of two and three passengers.
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