Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen Explained

The Aeroprakt A-32 is a Ukrainian two-seat, high-wing, tricycle gear ultralight aircraft that was designed by Yuri Yakovlev and is manufactured by Aeroprakt. In Australia the A-32 is referred to as the Vixxen.[1] [2]

The A-32 is a development of the A-22 Foxbat; however unlike the earlier aircraft, which can be purchased in kit form or fully assembled, the A-32 Vixxen is supplied only as a kit in the UK, or ready-to-fly factory-built aircraft in 31 other countries

Design and development

The A-32 was developed from A-22 Foxbat during three years of research and development.[2]

To increase cruise speed while employing the same 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS engine as the A-22, the A-32 has a new flush wing-to-body fairing design and all flying horizontal stabilizer, as well as moulded baffling for improved engine airflow and cooling. Other changes include a wing that is 101NaN1 shorter, shorter lift struts and better wing tank fairing. This results in a cruise speed that is 200NaN0 faster than the A-22.[2]

The prototype A-32 was completed in January 2014 and the first production aircraft was shown in April 2015. It was then transported to Australia, first flying at Moorabbin on 20 July 2015.[3]

Variants

Aeroprakt A-32L
  • An ultralight variant of the A-32 with a MTOW of 450 kg (or 472.5 kg with recovery parachute system) to comply with European regulations, although not UK legal. Central control Y-stick installed as default, twin control yokes offered as an option.

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: AEROPRAKT A32 VIXXEN. Foxbat Australia. 27 April 2016.
    2. Web site: Hunting the Vixxen. 27 April 2016. Murray. Andrew. September 2015. Sport Pilot. Recreational Aviation Australia.
    3. Book: Gunston, Bill. Jane's All the World's Aircraft: development & production: 2016-17. 2016. IHS Global. 978-0-7106-3177-0. 655.

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