Rogožarski SIM-VI
Rogožarski · Yugoslavia · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Rogožarski SIM-VI was a single-engined, two-seat, low-wing Yugoslav trainer built before the Second World War. It was designed and built at the Rogožarski factory in Belgrade.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with tandem seating
- Thin trapezoidal wings with rounded ends
- Fabric-covered wooden structure with a Walter Mikron engine
A small tandem two-seater with a thin low trapezoidal wing, wire ties on the first version and a 50 hp Walter Mikron engine.
Specifications
- The Rogožarski SIM-VI has a length of 7.05 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Sima Milutinović designed it in the early 1930s as an inexpensive trainer to expand sports aviation. A prototype was built in 1936 and made its first flight in 1937.
Variants
The SIM-VI had a 37 kW Walter Mikron engine and the SIM-VI-a a 44 kW Mikron II. The SIM-VI-a also had thicker wings, 15 per cent against 6 per cent, which removed the need for wire ties.
Where you'll see it
After successful testing it was registered as YU-PDX. It was meant for civil use, sports pilot training, demonstration flights and travel.
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