The Kensgaila VK-8 Aušra is a 1980s Lithuanian single-seat agricultural monoplane designed by Vladas Kensgaila and built by Kensgaila Aircraft Enterprize.[1]
| VK-8 Aušra | |
|---|---|
| Role | Single-seat agricultural monoplane |
| National origin | Lithuania |
| Manufacturer | Kensgaila Aircraft Enterprize |
| Designer | Vladas Kensgaila |
| First flight | 1989 |
Design and development
editThe VK-8 Ausra is a metal and composite monoplane with a fixed landing gear with a tailwheel.[1] The Ausra has side-by-side seating for two and is powered by a 360 hp (268 kW) AOOT M-14P radial piston engine.[1]
Specifications
editData from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 14.83 m (48 ft 8 in)
- Empty weight: 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
- Gross weight: 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × AOOT M-14P radial piston engine, 270 kW (360 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
- Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
- Stall speed: 71 km/h (44 mph, 38 kn)
- Range: 480 km (300 mi, 260 nmi)
- Rate of climb: 5.00 m/s (985 ft/min)
References
editNotes
editBibliography
edit- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/97. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85753 198 1.