MAI Kvant
Moscow Aviation Institute · Soviet Union · first flew 1967 · light aircraft
The MAI Kvant, also known as the MAI-SKB-3PM, was a Soviet aerobatic trainer designed by students at the Moscow Aviation Institute.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M14P radial engine
- Retractable main landing gear with a fixed tailwheel
A single-seat low-wing monoplane with a retractable main undercarriage and a fixed tailwheel.
Specifications
- The MAI Kvant has a length of 5.7 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 380 km/h (236 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1967, and in October 1967 it was displayed at the Economic Achievement Exhibition in Moscow.
Variants
Two were built, powered by a 360 hp Vedeneyev M14P radial engine.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft held five official FAI world records.
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