AMD Alarus

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AMD Alarus
Type single engine
Manufacturer Aircraft Manufacturing and Development
Designed by Chris Heintz, Zenair, Ltd.
Retired N/A
Status in service
Primary users student pilots
flight instructors
Produced Eastman, Georgia
Number built (unknown)
Unit cost $139,000
Center panel and radio stack
Center panel and radio stack

The AMD Alarus CH2000 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training. It is manufacturered by Aircraft Manufacturing and Development Co. in Eastman, GA. It is a low-wing aircraft, with one door located above each wing, respectively. It can be considered a competitior of similar aircraft used for flight training, such as the Cessna 152.

With its unique features, such as up-to-date Garmin avionics, spring-loaded seats, a 46-inch wide cabin, and tough yet inexpensive external parts, the Alarus is slowly gaining recognition in the aviation market. These features allow for flight schools to keep costs down for students, allow students in gain knowledge about the latest avionics on the market, and also provide a smooth, responsive flight.

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[edit] Variants

Currently the Alarus has two variants: the AMD Alarus CH2000 general aviation aircraft and the SAMA CH2000 Military Tactical Surveillance Aircraft (MTSA). The SAMA CH2000 is a military surveillance variant of the Alarus. It is equipped with forward looking infrared – a multi sensor imager offering high performance, precision, and high level imaging. The aircraft is also equipped with state-of-the-art communications systems guaranteeing continuous and secure air and land communications. These craft are capable of day and nighttime missions.

[edit] Aircraft markings

Tail numbers usually end in AM (for example: N239AM). The Alarus often has two light blue (teal) stripes, which run lengthwise along the plane, directly beneath its doors. The same stripes are also on the wings, just two feet away from the wingtips. The Alarus logo is located on the side of the plane as well; next to the engine.

[edit] Operators

The Alarus can currently be found operating at flight schools across the USA; its compact design allows for easy manuvering, and its simple, easy to reach controls, as well as late-model avionics allow student pilots much accesibility and offers much knowledge about aircraft in general. Operating costs are generally low, and the aircraft is easy to maintain, allowing flight schools to keep costs low for students.

[edit] Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 23in (m)
  • Wingspan: 28ft 10in (m)
  • Height: 6ft 10in (m)
  • Wing area: 137ft² (m²)
  • Empty weight: 1085 lb (kg)
  • Loaded weight: 1692 lb (kg)
  • Useful load: 607 lb (kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: lb (kg)

Performance

Avionics

Garmin, Bendix/King

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