Victa Aircruiser
Victa · Australia · first flew 1966 · light aircraft
The Victa Aircruiser was an Australian two-seat light aircraft of the mid-1960s, designed by Victa as a simple and economical trainer and tourer. The Victa name was otherwise associated with domestic consumer products, making it one of the more unusual aircraft manufacturers in Australian aviation history.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short wingspan near equal to fuselage length |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Australian low-wing piston light aircraft from the 1960s
- Short wingspan near equal to fuselage length
- Four-seat development of the Victa Airtourer — only one built
A conventional low-wing two-seat piston monoplane of 1960s design; very similar in appearance to the Victa Airtourer, from which it is distinguishable mainly by slightly larger dimensions.
Specifications
- The Victa Aircruiser has a length of 7.09 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Victa produced the Airtourer (a two-seat trainer) and the Aircruiser as light aircraft for the Australian market in the 1960s. The company collaborated with Aero Engine Services Ltd of New Zealand. The Aircruiser was a development aimed at providing slightly more capability than the basic Airtourer.
Variants
The Aircruiser was related to but distinct from the Airtourer; specific sub-variants of the Aircruiser itself are not well documented.
Where you'll see it
The Aircruiser was used by Australian flying schools and private owners; it did not achieve significant export sales or military adoption.
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