#chirok

[okramone]

2015

[temba]

Russia has unveiled a full-size prototype of its lightweight, amphibious Chirok, capable of manned and unmanned flight, at the MAKS-2015 air show near Moscow. Able to take off and land most anywhere, the air-cushioned aircraft is much in demand.

The aircraft is made of carbon fiber composite material, with a wingspan of 10 meters and maximum takeoff weight of 750 kilograms. The Chirok can lift over 300 kilograms of payload (fuel excluded), and reach a declared flight ceiling of 6,000 meters. Its maximum flight range is expected to be 2,500 km on a single fueling.