AEROPRAKT LINE OF AIRCRAFT

Since its formation in the early 1990's, Aeroprakt has been building aircraft at its factory in the west of Kiev, in Ukraine. They have now produced well over 1,250 aircraft and have established a global reputation for rugged, well designed aircraft which are safe to fly and easy to maintain.
​Founders Yuriy Yakovlev and Oleg Litovchenko originally worked together at the Antonov Aircraft Design Bureau in Kiev and their mutual passion for small light aircraft led them to form Aeroprakt. Yuriy is now CEO and chief designer, while Oleg looks after the commercial side of the business.
​Aeroprakt currently employs almost 100 people, many of whom have been with them since the early days, now building close to 100 aircraft a year.
Aeroprakt also operates from its own airfield near Kiev, where there is a thriving club and flying school, using both A22 and A32 aircraft, as well as facilities for test flying and maintaining aircraft

VSTOL wing design
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An extremely thorough test program means the A22LS and A32 are safe and predictable across the entire flight envelope. The wing is based on a 'D' box section leading edge structure and has 'slotted' flaps, designed to give safe predictable handling right down to stall speeds. The wings have built-in tanks with a total capacity of up to 114 litres of fuel

Robust and simple construction

The monocoque fuselage has a rectangular cross section in the A22 or a circular section in the A32 Vixxen, and the stiffness of the structure is assured by a number of bulkheads on which the wing and landing gear are mounted to. The wing-fuselage link is completed by a dual spar and single lift-strut with just four precision fitted bolts, allowing easy wing removal for road transport or repair

Wide range performance envelope

100 m to take off, climbing at 1,000 fpm and cruising on 18 lph of fuel... our aircraft combine a unique capability of performance in a light weight yet strong airframe. Regardless if you fly for fun on the weekends, or daily around the station or in a flight training envirment - we have a solution suits for you 

OUR AIRCRAFT

A32 VIXXEN

Want to combine cross-country speeds with very short take-offs and landings? Then the Vixxen is for you! We believe the flight envelope of this aircraft is truly unique in its sheer spread of speeds, allowing the pilot to land and take off in very small spaces, loiter safely at slow speed or cruise cross-country to go places quickly. And with the high wing, the view out is almost matchless. And as several owners have commented, the more you fly it, the more you realise what a great aircraft this is!

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A22LS FOXBAT

The key word for the A22LS Foxbat is 'rugged'. This aircraft has been tried and tested in Australian conditions for almost 20 years. It has stood up well to intensive use on farms and in flying schools. Its simple construction allows easy maintenance and field repairs. Its flight handling has been properly tested and is safe down to stall speeds. There are no nasty surprises in store for the novice and in the hands of an experienced pilot, this aircraft will truly amaze! 

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A22LS KELPIE

At its heart, the Kelpie is an A22LS Foxbat. However, it has been enhanced with the landowner/farmer in mind. The Kelpie is fitted with bigger tyres, climb propeller, UHF radio (operated through the headsets), a heavy duty metal luggage bin with side-door access and a 100W Australian made siren. Capping it off are plastic shields for the landing gear and tailplane leading edges and a sunscreen in the cabin. Like its namesake, this Kelpie is ready for work!

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Aircraft comparison

Aircraft:	A32 Vixxen	A22LS Foxbat	A22LS Kelpie
Typical cruise TAS	40-115 knots	40-95 knots	40-85 knots
Stall TAS (landing configuration)	27 knots	28 knots	​28 knots
Take-off roll	100 metres	100 metres	100 metres
Best climb IAS	65 kts	54 kts	54 kts
Landing roll	under 150 metres	under 150 metres	under 150 metres
Main wheels & tyres	Airtrac 15x6.00-6 with wheel spats	15x6.00 (wheel spats option) or 6.00x6	8.00x6 'tundra'
Flight controls	Yokes  (Y-stick option)	Y-stick (yokes option) ​	Y-stick (yokes option) ​
Elevator trim	Manual	Electric	​Electric
MTOW (land plane)	600 kg	​600 kg	600 kg
Real-world empty weight	320 kg	310 kg	315 kg
Fuel capacity	94 usable litres (114 option)	114 litres usable	​114 litres usable
Usable load after full fuel	218 kg	211 kg	206 kg
Cruise endurance	5.5 hours + 30 minutes reserve ​(long range tanks)	5.0 hours + 30 minutes reserve ​(long range tanks)	5.0 hours + 30 minutes reserve ​(long range tanks)
Wing span	9.45 metres	9.55 metres	9.55 m​etres
Wing area	12.83 m²	​12.62 m²	​12.62 m²
Glide ratio	12 to 1	9 to 1	9 to 1
Length	6.27 metres	​6.23 metres	6.23 metres
Height	2.22 metres	​2.47 metres	​​2.47 metres
Main gear track	1.729 metres	​1.712 metres	1.712 metres
Operational load limits	+4 -2 G	+4 -2 G	+4 -2 G
Luggage capacity	30kg behind tilt-forward seats	30kg metal box with side access door	30kg metal box with side access door

All models for 2020 include as standard:

• 18-month/200 hrs engine warranty     
• 12-month/100 hrs airframe warranty
• 3-blade composite KievProp series 263 or 283 propeller - on-ground adjustable with metal leading edges
• Heavy duty pre-formed acrylic windscreen
• Carburettor heat box  
• LED strobes/navigation and landing lights    
• Oil bypass thermostat (not A32)
• Adjustable seats
• Long leg cut-out panel (Y-stick Foxbat & Kelpie only) 
• Battery master cut-off switch   
• Luggage container 
• Cabin heater
• External air vents
• Key locking doors
• 12v or USB power socket to your liking
• Fuel tester
• Tie down kit with ropes
• Control gust lock
• Calibrated anodized fuel tank dipstick
• Pitot tube cover