Softeks V-24 Lastivka
Softeks · Ukraine · first flew 2012 · light aircraft
The Softeks V-24 Lastivka is a four-seat, twin pusher-engined utility aircraft designed and built in Ukraine in the 2010s for survey and transport work.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.34 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing composite monoplane with winglets
- Two pusher engines on pylons over the wings
- T-tail with a swept fin
Its engines sit in short cowlings on pylons over the wings with the propeller discs close to the fuselage. It has a tricycle undercarriage and a door on each side ahead of the wing leading edge.
Specifications
- The Softeks V-24 Lastivka has a length of 7.34 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.18 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first prototype flew on 20 November 2012. The aircraft was designed by Victor Vashchenko.
Variants
Two 73.5 kW Rotax 912 ULS engines are fitted, with the 84.5 kW Rotax 914 as an alternative.
Where you'll see it
It is intended for fire and geological surveys, freight transport and passenger carrying. It can operate from water or snow using floats or skis.
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