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Aquila A-210

The Aquila A210 is a German two-seat trainer with a composite low wing and a modern, roomy cockpit. It was designed for European flying schools that wanted an efficient alternative to older metal trainers. Its carefully shaped composite structure gives it a distinctive smooth finish.

Aquila A-210, example photo from Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Huhu Uet · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Aquila A210's carefully shaped composite airframe gives this German two-seat trainer a distinctively smooth, seamless finish.

Specifications

Length7.2 m (24 ft)
Wingspan9.4 m (31 ft)
Height2.4 m (8 ft)
Persons on board2
Crew2
Maximum take-off weight0.7 t
Range700 NM (1,296 km)
Maximum speed130 kt (241 km/h)
Stall speed43 kt (80 km/h)
Service ceiling15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Optimum ceiling13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Rate of climb750 ft/min (3.8 m/s)
Take-off distance250 m (820 ft)
Landing distance500 m (1,640 ft)
Fuel capacity120 l
Engines1x Rotax 912
Units built120

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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