Vidor Champion V
Vidor · Italy · first flew 1995 · light aircraft
The Vidor Champion V is an Italian homebuilt aircraft designed by Giuseppe Vidor, supplied as plans for amateur construction. It is also known as the Asso Aerei V Champion.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low wing
- Side-by-side two-seat enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy
- Tricycle landing gear, fixed or optionally retractable
A small wooden low-winger with a bubble canopy, a tractor Volkswagen-based engine and tricycle gear.
Specifications
- The Vidor Champion V has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.32 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 10 June 1995. It is built of wood with fabric-covered flying surfaces, and was developed into the Alpi Pioneer 300.
Variants
The landing gear is fixed, or optionally retractable. The Alpi Pioneer 300 was a development with a composite skin.
Where you'll see it
By 1998 the company reported 15 kits sold and three aircraft completed and flying. One was registered in the United States in January 2014.
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