Aero Boero AB-180 explained
The
Aero Boero AB-180 is an
Argentine civil utility aircraft, a substantially improved development of the
AB-95. It featured a more powerful
engine and incorporated the aerodynamic changes made on the
AB-115 and improved on them. The first example flew in
1967 and was in production until 2000.
Variants
- AB-180RV – long-range version
- AB-180RVR – glider tug
- AB-180 Condor – high-altitude version of 1971 with optional turbocharger (4 built)
- AB-180Ag – agricultural aircraft with 270 L (66 US gal) belly tank for chemicals
- AB-180SP – 180Ag with an additional set of short wings to make a sesquiplane. In this variant, the agricultural application liquid is carried within the short wings, rather than in a belly tank. The added wings allow a fully loaded stall speed of 56 km/h (35 mph), compared to 89 km/h (55 mph) in the AB-180Ag.[1]
- AB-180PSA – two-seat primary training aircraft
Operators
References
- notes
Bibliography
- Lambert, Mark. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1993–94. Coulsdon, UK:Jane's Data Division, 1993. .
External links
Notes and References
- Mondey, David Encyclopedia of The World's Commercial and Private Aircraft, p. 9 New York, Crescent Books (1981).
