| Istra Ezhik | |
|---|---|
| Role | Agricultural aircraft |
| National origin | Russian Federation |
| Manufacturer | Istra Experimental Mechanics Depot |
The Istra Ezhik (en: Hedgehog) is a Russian agricultural aircraft designed and developed by Istra (Istra Experimental Mechanics Depot).[1]
The Ezhik design begun in 1999 and first exhibited in August 2005 and flew some time after.[1] The Ezhik is a conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Walter Minor M-337A engine.[1] It first appeared with a conventional single fin but was later modified with twin rectangular fins.[1] It has a raised and enclosed cockpit with two tandem-seats and a conventional landing gear with a tailwheel.[1] The Ezhik has a welded steel tube fuselage with aluminium skin forward of the cockpit with the rest of the fuselage and tail fabric covered.[1] It has a monospar wing and a chemical hopper in the fuselage feeds eight rotary atomisers fitted beneath the wings.[1]
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009[1]
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