VNS-41 hovercraft checked at Tri An lake

On November 2, Factory A-41 (belonging to the Air Defense Technical Department - Air Defense - Ministry of Defense) conducted a flight test before putting into use VNS-41 seaplane. design and assembly.

At 8:00 pm on November 2, the VNS-41 floatplane landed gently in Tri An lake (Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai). A few minutes later, another VNS-41 also landed in Tri An Lake.

These two planes then continuously flew many rounds and landed on the water surface of Tri An lake in the morning of November 2. Seaplanes (aircraft that can take off, land or underwater landing), VNS-41, are designed, assembled and carried out by the A-41 (Air-Air Defense Force) Factory. Investigation at Tri An Lake.

On November 2 morning, both VNS-41 small four-seater aircraft were successfully tested by Factory A-41, belonging to the Air Defense Technical Department - Air Force.

An official at Factory A-41 said that this flight is for checking and acceptance before being put into use.

Currently, Factory A-41 has assembled 5 VNS-41 machines, of which 3 have been transferred to Hanoi to prepare for flight inspection in the near future. These VNS-41s have 3 seats. The weight of each car is about 520 kg. They can land on land or underwater. This type of aircraft uses normal gasoline (gasoline A92).

Every flight hour, VNS-41 needs about 20 liters of gasoline. VNS-41 aircraft can fly at a speed of 120-135 km / hour. Fly up to 3,000 meters high.

The entire body and interior of the aircraft is researched and designed by A-41. The body is made of high quality composite plastic. Particularly for the engine, VNS-41 is equipped with two 65Hp Rotax-582 engines of Austria.

According to an official at A-41, ' the total price of both engines above is only about ten thousand dollars '. A-41 is planning to commercialize this type of aircraft. If put into use, VNS-41 can be used for many different purposes such as flying pilot training, flying patrol, flying sport, travel .

The VNS-41 can take off and land both on land and on water .

Internal structure of VNS-41 .

. With 2 front seats and a back seat for 2 people.

The engineering team is inspecting and refueling before testing the aircraft.

. VNS-41 surfing on the waves .

. Prepare.

. Take off.

. Fly high.

. and landed back on shore safely

News: NKý ; Photo: H.Cat