UTVA-75
Utva Aviation Industry · Yugoslavia · first flew 1976 · light aircraft
The UTVA-75 is a Yugoslav two-seat high-wing piston trainer designed and built by UTVA for primary flying training with the Yugoslav Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav two-seat high-wing military primary trainer
- Strut-braced wing with fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Simple and robust design for basic flying training
A conventional braced high-wing two-seater of simple construction; similar in layout to the Cessna 152 but of Yugoslav manufacture and with a slightly different undercarriage geometry.
Specifications
- The UTVA-75 has a length of 7.11 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.73 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 214 km/h (133 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 side-by-side.
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History
First flown in 1976, the UTVA-75 was selected as the standard primary trainer of the Yugoslav Air Force, replacing older types. It was produced in reasonable numbers and served reliably through the following decade.
Variants
The standard UTVA-75 was the primary variant; an agricultural version was also developed.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Yugoslav Air Force and successor state air forces; some examples continue to fly in the region.
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