Engineering:Oskbes Aviatika Mai 920

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Aviatika Mai 920
Role Glider
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Oskbes MAI Moskau Aviation Institut
First flight 1992
Status In production
Produced 1992-present
Developed from Oskbes Aviatika MAI 890

The Oskbes Aviatika Mai 920 is a Russia n high-wing, cable-braced, single-seat, training glider that was designed and produced by Oskbes MAI Moskau Aviation Institut, first flying in 1992.[1][2]

Design and development

The 920 was developed from the powered Oskbes Aviatika MAI 890 ultralight, which can also be used to aerotow the 920 glider. The 920 has a 90% parts commonality with the 890. The glider design uses a higher aspect ratio monoplane wing in place of the 890's biplane wing. It is intended to be a simple and robust student solo glider.[1][2]

The 920 glider is made from aluminium tube and fabric, with the nose cone built from fibreglass. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable-braced from a kingpost. The landing gear is a fixed monowheel gear, with a nose skid or caster and a tail skid.[1][2]

Specifications (Aviatika Mai 920)

Data from Bertrand and company website[1][2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.0 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Aspect ratio: 10:1
  • Empty weight: 103 kg (227 lb)

Performance

  • Stall speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 15:1 at 55 km/h (34 mph)

See also

Related lists

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 58. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Oskbes MAI (2011). "Aviatika-MAI-920 Training glider". http://www.oskbes.ru/920-e.html. Retrieved 23 October 2011. 

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