The Softex-Aero V-24 is a proposed five place twin engined aircraft from Ukrainian-based Softex-Aero.

V-24
Role Light aircraft
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Softex-Aero
First flight 2012
Introduction 2014
Status In development

Design and development

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The V-24 is a T-tailed twin engine composite construction pusher aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft will be powered by either Rotax 912, or 160 hp Lycoming IO-320 engines. The aircraft has a Galaxy GRS 1200 parachute system integrated into the airframe. Turboprop engines are also under consideration.[1][2]

Variants

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V-24
Rotax 912 power
V-24L
160hp Lycoming IO-320
V-24TP
PBS TJ-100 turboprop power

Specifications (V-24)

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Data from AOPA[1]

General characteristics

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph, 135 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 219 km/h (136 mph, 118 kn)
  • Stall speed: 98 km/h (61 mph, 53 kn)
  • g limits: +4/-2

Avionics

References

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  1. ^ a b "New Twin coming from Ukraine". AOPA Pilot: 39. February 2015.
  2. ^ "Ukrainian Light Twin Makes MEBA Debut". Retrieved 28 January 2015.
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