The FVA-18 Primitivkrähe (English: Primitive Crow) was a 1960s German lightweight training aircraft designed and built at Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen.[1]

FVA-18
Role Lightweight Training Aircraft
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen
First flight 16 September 1965
Number built 1

Design and development

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The design and construction of the two-seat light aircraft was started in 1959 and it was first flown on 16 September 1965.[1] It was a high-wing monoplane which looked similar to a primary glider, powered by a modified 40 hp (30 kW) Volkswagen motor car engine.[1]

Specifications

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Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 20 ft 10 in (6.35 m)
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 5.5 in (10.5 m)
  • Height: 8 ft 2.5 in (2.50 m)
  • Wing area: 169 sq ft (15.70 m2)
  • Empty weight: 551 lb (250 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lb (450 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen motor car engine modified by Pollman , 40 hp (30 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 67 mph (108 km/h, 58 kn)
  • Range: 155 mi (250 km, 135 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 11,405 ft (3,475 m)

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d Orbis 1985, p. 1639

Bibliography

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  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.