Trainingsflugzeug
Trainingsflugzeug MD3-160 Swiss Trainer (Prototyp), von MDB Flugtechnik AG, Immatrikulation HB-HOH
Dating
1983Persons
Description
Trainingsflugzeug MD3-160 Swiss Trainer (Prototyp), von MDB Flugtechnik AG, Immatrikulation HB-HOH. Zweiplätziges Ganzmetallflugzeug für die Pilotenschulung. Zu seinen Besonderheiten gehört die Modularität: Die fünf Hauptkomponenten der Tragflächen sind zwischen linkem und rechtem Flügel austauschbar, als Höhen-, Seiten-, Querruder und Auftriebshilfe wird neunmal das gleiche Bauteil verwendet. 1993 wurden alle Rechte am Flugzeug nach Malaysia verkauft, wo es für die dortige und die indonesische Luftwaffe in Serie produziert wurde. Motor: Lycoming O-320-D2A. Startstrecke: 165 m. Landestrecke: 135 m.Signature / Inscription
Signatur / Beschriftung: Beschriftung: "SWISS TRAINER", "MD3-160", "EXPERIMENTAL", "HB-HOH", "Graphic Design by Schärer Thörigen"Object type
Object (three-dimensional)Geography
Herstellungsort: BleienbachMaterial / Technique
MetallDimensions
710 x 1000 x 292 cm 640 kg Max. Abfluggewicht: 920 kgInventory number
VHS-12207Legend
MD3-160 Swiss Trainer (prototype), Switzerland 1983
Versatile training aircraft
The Swiss Trainer is a two-seater all-metal aircraft used for training pilots, general travel and acrobatics, and aerotowing gliders. It was developed by Max Daetwyler AG in Bleienbach, Canton Bern. Amongst its particular characteristics is the fact that it is modular: the five main components in the wings can be exchanged between the left and right wings, as the elevators, rudder, ailerons and flaps use the same part nine times.
Also somewhat unusual for a small aircraft is the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic and titanium, and the fact that many parts are machined from aluminium. The Swiss Trainer can withstand g-forces of +6 g / -3 g.
The prototype on display had its maiden flight in 1983. The definitive aircraft received its airworthiness certificate from the Swiss authorities in 1992. All the rights in the aircraft were sold to Malaysia in 1993, where it was manufactured under the name SME Aero Tiga for the country’s air force and that of Indonesia.
Technical data
Main colour
weissNumber of crew
1Number of passengers
1Range [km]
1090Top speed [km/h]
293Total power [kW]
118Power [kW]
118Systematics
• Piston engine aircraft
Literature
Das Verkehrshaus Wimmelbuch, Autor/in: Waltenspühl, Amadeus, Sign.: HGU 44 sowie MAU 63