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Overview
The Aviat Husky is a high-wing tailwheel aircraft introduced in the 1980s. Designed for short-field and backcountry operations, it emphasizes durability and simplicity. The aircraft remains in production.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Lycoming 0-360-A1P
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 180 hp · 134 kW
- Avionics
- VHF comm radio
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 2 ft 0 in · 0.60 m
- Cabin height
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 24 ft 10 in · 7.56 m
- Tail height
- 11 ft 6 in · 3.51 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 3 in · 1.00 m
- Wing span
- 35 ft 6 in · 10.82 m
- Baggage volume
- 18 ft³ · 0.5 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,200 lb · 1,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 950 lb · 400 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 50 gal · 200 L · 100 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 120 kt · 138 mph · 222 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 700 nm · 810 mi · 1,300 km
- Fuel burn
- 26.00 nm/gal · 12.72 km/L
- Ceiling
- 20,000 ft · 6,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,500 ft/min · 8 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 200 ft · 60 m
- Landing distance
- 350 ft · 110 m
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Operational Context
Aviat Husky — light utility tailwheel aircraft
The Husky first flew in 1986 and entered service shortly thereafter. It features a fabric-covered fuselage and fixed landing gear. The aircraft is optimized for rugged terrain and remote strips.
A piston engine producing approximately 180 horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 120 knots (222 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 2,200 pounds (998 kg).
The Husky is popular among bush pilots and recreational flyers. Its STOL performance supports operations in challenging environments. Production continues in updated variants.
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