Burevestnik-24 is a Russian experimental civil piston engine ground-effect vehicle (GEV) of an original design. The project authors classify it as an "amphibious vehicle" that, in their opinion, should facilitate its certification as a marine vessel and hence make the project more profitable.[1]
| Burevestnik-24 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Ground effect aircraft |
| Manufacturer | "Nebo plus more" (Sky and Sea) |
| Designer | Vladimir Bukovsky |
| First flight | 9 July 2004 |
| Introduction | 2004 |
| Number built | 6 |
General Information
editThe vehicle's construction differs from the traditional GEA's scheme which uses under-wing airflow from the engines located in front. Designers of "Burevestnik-24" used a biplane scheme with the engines which are located on the top wing, facing rearwards with pushing propellers.[2]
The power unit consists of two V12 AviaSmart [3] piston engines of 412 hp each. The digital control system of the power unit increases fuel efficiency and also synchronizes the drag of two propellers.
The 8-blade pushing propellers placed in ring channels are made of carbon.
GEA consists of modules, and in unassembled form may be put into a standard sea container.
As of 2012 it is located in Mytischi, the Moscow region.
History of development
editA 16-seated model for testing of hydrodynamic devices was the first one; then a 20-seated model was created. The 24-seated Burevestnik is the 3rd stage. According to project managers, a 100-seated amphibian should form the 4th stage, however no messages have been reported neither in the press nor at the manufacturer's site.
Technical data
editModel: Burevestnik-24 Crew: 1-2 persons Passengers: 24 persons Weight: 4000 kg Payload: 3500 kg Cruising speed: above 200 km/h Operational range: 1200 km Power unit:
References
edit- Notes
- ^ “Burevestnik” evolutsii // Izobretatel’ i Ratsionalizator, No. 4 (724), 2010 (in Russian) [1]
- ^ Letayuschaya amfibiya // Nauka i Zhizn’, No. 2, 2010 (in Russian)
- ^ The AviaSmart engines manufacturer's website