Aeromot AMT-200 Super Ximango
The Aeromot AMT-200 Super Ximango is a Brazilian motor glider developed from the AMT-100 Ximango but fitted with a Rotax 912 engine.[1]
| AMT-200 Super Ximango | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Motor glider |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Aeromot |
| Designer | René Fournier |
| Introduction | 1993 |
| Developed from | AMT-100 Ximango |
Design and development
Built from glassfibre, the Super Ximango is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with conventional landing gear and a T-tail. Powered by front-mounted 80 hp Rotax 912A, it has an enclosed side-by-side cockpit for two. The wings fold for storage or transportation.
U.S. Air Force TG-14A designated AMT-200
Variants
- AMT-200
- Rotax 912A powered variant in the Utility category.
- AMT-200S
- Rotax 912S4 powered variant in the Utility category.
- AMT-200SO
- Reconnaissance variant of the AMT-200S in the Restricted category
Operators
- United States Air Force – operated by the U.S. Air Force Academy as the TG-14.
- NASA – operated at Armstrong Flight Research Center as the TG-14.
- Military Police of Paraná State – operated in patrol of environmental policing.
Specification
Data from Taylor 1996, p. 511
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 8.05 m (26 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 17.47 m (57 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 18.7 m2 (201 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 16
- Empty weight: 605 kg (1,334 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 805 kg (1,775 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 piston engine, 60 kW (80 hp)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 205 km/h (127 mph, 111 kn)
- Stall speed: 76 km/h (47 mph, 41 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 245 km/h (152 mph, 132 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 31
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References
- Taylor 1996, p. 511.
Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael JH (1996), Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/97, London: Brassey's, ISBN 1-85753-198-1
External links
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