Aviastroitel AC-6

AC-6
Role Motor glider concept
Glider production
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Aviastroitel
Status In production



Aviastroitel AC-6

The Aviastroitel AC-6 is a Russian mid-wing, single-seat FAI 15 Metre Class glider that was designed and manufactured by Aviastroitel, now Glider Air Craft.[1][2]

The aircraft was originally conceived as a retractable engine motor glider, to be a competitor to the Albastar Apis, but instead it was put into production as a conventional unpowered glider.[1][2]

Design and development

The company states the design goal of the AC-6 as a glider for the competition and training roles, even though it does not have provisions for water ballast.[2]

The AC-6 is a 15 m (49.2 ft) wing span development of the 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span AC-5M, with longer, higher aspect ratio wings terminating in winglets. Like the AC-5, the AC-6 wing employs a Wortmann FX 60-157 airfoil. Assembly of the wing to the fuselage uses a cam pin and incorporates automatic hookups for the ailerons and air brakes. The landing gear is a retractable 360 mm (14.2 in) tire monowheel gear suspended with a pneumatic-hydraulic shock absorber. The wheel has a lever and cable operated drum brake. The cockpit can accommodate pilots up to 190 cm (74.8 in) in height. The canopy provides 300° field of view and is jettisonable.[1][2]

A two seat version was also proposed.[1]

Specifications (AC-6)

Aviastroitel AC-6 landing

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04 and company[1][2]

General characteristics

See also


References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 55. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Glider Air Craft (n.d.). "Solo AC-6". Retrieved 7 October 2011.