UTVA-66
UTVA · Yugoslavia · first flew 1966 · light aircraft
The UTVA-66 is a Yugoslav four-seat utility and liaison aircraft designed and built by UTVA, featuring a strut-braced high wing and fixed undercarriage for operation from rough airstrips. It served with the Yugoslav Air Force and civil operators.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav high-wing utility and liaison aircraft
- Strut-braced high wing with fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Operated by Yugoslav Air Force for observation and liaison
A conventional high-wing strut-braced light aircraft; distinguished from similar Western types by Yugoslav manufacture and subtle design differences in the tail and fuselage cross-section.
Specifications
- The UTVA-66 has a length of 7.95 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
UTVA developed the -66 as a successor to earlier Yugoslav light aircraft designs, entering production in the late 1960s. The type served the Yugoslav Air Force in liaison, observer, and light transport roles alongside the Aérospatiale Alouette III helicopter.
Variants
Several variants of the UTVA-66 were produced with differing engine fits and equipment; a floatplane version was also offered for operation from Yugoslavia's Adriatic coast and inland waterways.
Where you'll see it
The UTVA-66 served with the Yugoslav Air Force and later with successor state air forces following Yugoslavia's dissolution. Examples also operated with civil flying clubs and aero-clubs across the former Yugoslavia.
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