Margański & Mysłowski EM-11 Orka
EM-11 Orka | |
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EM-11C Orka (SP-YEP) | |
Role | Utility aircraft |
Manufacturer | Margański & Mysłowski |
Designer | Edward Margański |
First flight | 8 August 2003 |
Status | entering production |
The EM-11 Orka (orca) is a touring and executive aircraft manufactured in Poland.
History
The EM-11 was designed by Edward Margański of Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze (Margański & Mysłowski Aviation Works), renowned for world class glider designs (Swift S-1, MDM-1 Fox). Work on this new low cost, light utility aircraft, of unorthodox configuration, with slim glider-like fuselage and two pusher engines, started in 2001. The plane was constructed of composite materials with a car-like 4-seat cab placed low over the ground, for convenient and easy boarding. Room for cargo was created aft of the rear seats.
The first prototype EM-11, registered SP-YEN,first flew 8 August 2003. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear and Rotax 912 (100 hp) engines. The second prototype, registered SP-YEP, being a pattern for serial production variant EM-11C, flew 20 October 2005 with Lycoming IO-320 engines and retractable landing gear. In April 2011 EM-11C Orka was EASA certified and is currently in production. Prior to certification, the prototypes and three further aircraft had been built.
Several variants are planned including, a patrol aircraft with an FLIR head, an air ambulance, a cargo plane, and an amphibious version.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
- Capacity: 3 passengers
Performance
See also
External links
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