MSW Votec 322
MSW Aviation · Switzerland · first flew 2001 · light aircraft
The MSW Votec 322 is a Swiss two-seat low-wing monoplane based on the Rihn DR-107 One Design. It was designed for amateur construction by MSW Aviation of Wohlen.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Three-bladed tractor propeller
- Tandem two-seat cockpit under a one-piece side-hinged canopy
A low-wing monoplane with a steel-tube fuselage, wooden wings, a tailwheel undercarriage and a 330 hp Lycoming flat-six engine.
Specifications
- The MSW Votec 322 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 418 km/h (260 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was designed by Max Vogelsang. The first prototype, HB-YJY, first flew on 6 April 2001.
Variants
The Votec 351 is a single-seat version with a 350 hp Lycoming AEIO-580, converted from the eighth Votec 322. The Votec 452T is a tandem-seat version with a 451 hp Rolls-Royce M250 turboprop.
Where you'll see it
In mid 2010 six Votec 322 aircraft appeared on the European civil registers.
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