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The new Ukrainian training aircraft UTL-450 began testing

The new Ukrainian training aircraft UTL-450 began testing
In Ukraine, a new training aircraft for training pilots. As reported by Ukrainian media, 5 May 2020 year, the UTL-450 aircraft first flew to the runway.

As explained in the press-service “Motor-Sich”, the new training aircraft UTL-450 is a capitally overhauled and modernized Soviet aircraft Yak-52 with an installed Ukrainian turboprop engine AI-450S and a 5-blade variable pitch propeller MTV-5. For the first time the plane was shown at the exhibition “Aviasvit XXI - 2016” in October 2016 in Kiev. As stated, the plane is designed for professional training of pilots.

The unique light aircraft UTL-450 has begun to be tested - such a winged aircraft has no analogues in Ukraine, and should become a universal teaching and training apparatus
– said the president of JSC “Motor Sich” Vyacheslav Boguslaev.


According to the president, negotiations are already underway with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, to use this aircraft not only for basic pilot training, but for use by pilots of weapons. However, he has not explained, what weapons do they intend to install on the UTL-450.

The first tests of the new aircraft were carried out on the ground, without lifting into the air. During the tests, the operation of the engine and other systems and devices of the aircraft was checked, after which runs were carried out on the runway. Further plans for testing the UTL-450 have not yet been reported.

The new Ukrainian training aircraft UTL-450 began testing
According to the specs, empty airplane weight - 900 kg, maximum takeoff weight - 1315/1500 kg (aerobatic / multipurpose category), maximum level flight speed - 350 kmh, maximum flight range with 10% fuel supply - 650 km, maximum flight range with additional fuel supply - 2890 km, practical ceiling - 9000 m

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