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Oskbes Aviatika MAI-920

Oskbes Aviatika MAI-920

Russian glider

The Oskbes Aviatika MAI-920 is a Russian 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]

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Design and development

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

The MAI-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 (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]
    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]
    Oskbes MAI (2011). "Aviatika-MAI-920 Training glider". Retrieved 23 October 2011.
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