Aeroprakt A-24 Viking
The Aeroprakt A-24 Viking is an amphibious light aircraft with a high wing, pusher propeller, and boat-shaped hull. Its layout allows it to operate from water while keeping the propeller clear of spray, and optional wheels allow use from land as well. The A-24 is aimed at recreational pilots who want access to lakes and remote strips without owning a larger seaplane. Its striking hull and tail boom make it very different from Aeroprakt’s conventional landplanes.
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Did you know?
Among light amphibians, the A-24's boat-hull design lets it alight on water without the outrigger floats used by many float-plane conversions.
Specifications
| Length | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.4 m (31 ft) |
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Persons on board | 3 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.8 t |
| Range | 650 NM (1,204 km) |
| Maximum speed | 115 kt (213 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 37 kt (69 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Landing distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 87 l |
| Engines | 1x Rotax 912 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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