Victa R-2
Victa · Australia · first flew 1961 · light aircraft
The Victa R-2 was a prototype Australian single-engined four-seat light aircraft built by Victa Ltd in the early 1960s, designed by Luigi Pellarini.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Low-winged all-metal tractor monoplane with a T-tail
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
- Raked wingtips and tail
The wingtips and tail were raked to reduce drag, and power came from a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 flat-four.
Specifications
- The Victa R-2 has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Victa established its aviation department in September 1959. The prototype first flew on 15 February 1961.
Variants
A single example was built. The wings of the prototype were braced by struts, although production aircraft might have had cantilever wings.
Where you'll see it
Victa had received several orders but no production followed, as the company committed to the two-seat Airtourer and chose to develop a four-seat Aircruiser instead. Pellarini left Victa and later designed the Transavia PL-12 Airtruk; his attempt to build a development of the R-2 as the PL-13 was unsuccessful. The prototype is now on display at the HARS Museum.
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