FLUG REVUE first flight gallery: Evektor SuperCobra

First Flight Gallery: Evektor SuperCobra

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Maiden flight of the SuperCobra

On Tuesday 24th, October 2006 the maiden flight of the new advanced high performance single engine four-seater SuperCobra was performed by the Czech aircraft manufacturer Evektor. The all metal SuperCobra with retractable landing gear, powered by 315 HP Lycoming IO-580A1B, made take off at 12:15 p.m. clock from the Kunovice international airport located at Evektor base and made two 30 minutes successful demonstration fligths with the initial aircraft flight testing.

"It´s a real predator in the sky. I´m very impressed with the SuperCobra's amazing performance - rate of climb and high cruise speed. With its advanced cockpit comfort it will be a fantastic pilot touring airplane" reported Evektor´s test pilot Mr. Charvat, who has been already testing also the preceding 200 HP model VUT100 Cobra.

The Evektor has designed SuperCobra with outstanding performance parameters - top cruise speed 175 kts, range 1000 nm and useful load 1260 lbs. The SuperCobra is a unique fusion of power, timeless design, elegance and superior cabin comfort. The airplane´s luxurious cabin is the widest in its class and is equipped with state-of-the-art integrated avionics - glass cockpit in standard. The first deliveries are planned after completion of EASA CS-23 / FAA FAR-23 certification at the very beginning of 2008; deliveries of the previous 200 HP Lycoming model VUT100 Cobra which is successfully proceeding the EASA certification are scheduled in the second half of 2007 after completion of certification process.

The Cobra is going to be presented at the largest GA airshows in Europe and USA in the next year, at the German´s Aero in Friedrichshafen and US Oshkosh Airventure.

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Last updated 27 October 2006

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