Aeroprakt A-26 Twin Vista
The Aeroprakt A-26 Twin Vista is a rare light twin designed around a high wing and two pusher propellers. The unusual arrangement keeps the propellers behind the cabin and provides redundancy without the complexity of a traditional certified twin. It was developed for touring and utility missions but remained a niche project with very limited production. Its twin booms and rear-mounted propellers make it immediately distinctive among recreational aircraft.
Did you know?
Twin-engine light-sport aircraft are rare because of certification cost, making the A-26 Twin Vista's layout unusual within its category.
Specifications
| Length | 7.1 m (23 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.2 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 800 NM (1,482 km) |
| Maximum speed | 145 kt (269 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,900 ft/min (9.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Landing distance | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 38 l |
| Engines | 2x 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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