| SM92 Finist | |
|---|---|
| |
| Turbo-Finist SMG used for skydiving | |
| Role | Light utility transport |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Technoavia |
| First flight | 28 December 1993[1] |
| Status | Production |
| Number built | about 30[2] |
The Technoavia SM92 Finist is a utility aircraft with a STOL capability, designed by the Russian company Technoavia. The maiden flight was on 28 December 1993. It is built by the Smolensk Aviation Plant.
Variants
- SM92 Finist
- Basic version, powered by 270 kW (360 hp) Vedeneyev M14P radial engine.[3]
- SM92P Finist
- Armed version for Border guard duties. Two fixed forward firing PK machine guns and one inside cabin firing through open cabin doors and two rocket launchers.[3]
- SM-92T Turbo Finist
- Version powered by Walter M601 turboprop engine.[4] One prototype converted.[5]
- SMG-92 Turbine Finist
- Walter M601 powered version built in Slovakia by Aerotech Slovakia for use in skydiving.[6] At least six converted.[5]
- Zlin Z400
- Version powered by Orenda OE600 V-8 engine, planned to be built by Moravan Otrokovice in the Czech Republic. One built.[5][7]
- Orbis Avia SM-92T
- SM-92T built by Czech aircraft manufacturer Orbis Avia. One built 2015, fitted with 560 kW (750 hp) GE H75 turboprop in 2017.[5]
Operators
Specifications (SM92)
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity:
- 6 passengers or
- 2 stretchers plus attendant
- 600 kg (1,323 lb) cargo
- Length: 9.13 m (29 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)
- Height: 3.08 m (10 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 20.44 m2 (220.0 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,430 kg (3,153 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,350 kg (5,181 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M14P 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 269 kW (361 hp)
- Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
- Cruise speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
- Stall speed: 100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn) flaps down
- Never exceed speed: 290 km/h (180 mph, 160 kn)
- Range: 1,380 km (860 mi, 750 nmi) max fuel, 40 minutes reserves
- Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
- Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)
References
- ^ Taylor 1999, p.481.
- ^ Koslov, Dimitry. "Линии по производству самолетов Як-18Т и СМ-92 сохраняются в Смоленске". (In Russian). AviaPort.ru. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ^ a b c Taylor 1999, p.482.
- ^ Technoavia SM-92T Turbo Finist. Airframer. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
- ^ a b c d Simpson, Longley & Swan 2022, p. 90
- ^ Technoavia SP-91 Archived 2010-07-08 at the Wayback Machine. Yak UK. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
- ^ Soukup, Pavel. Zlin Z-400. letectvi.wz.cz. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
- Hopkins, Harry. "Flight Test:Russian Workhorse". Flight International, 3–9 August 1994. pp. 32–34.
- Simpson, Rod; Longley, Pete; Swan, Robert (2022). The General Aviation Handbook: A Guide to Millennial General Aviation Manufacturers and their Aircraft. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air-Britain (Trading) Limited. ISBN 978-0-85130-562-2.
- Taylor, Michael J.H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London:Brassey's, 1999. ISBN 978-1-85753-245-6.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to SM-92 Turbo Finist.
- Finist at flugzeuginfo.net
- Finist at airliners.net
- Turbo-Finist SM-92T at mga.ru
- СМ-92 Финист at airwar.ru (in Russian)
- Technoavia SM92 Finist at utility-aircraft.com
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