Kensgaila VK-8 Aušra

The Kensgaila VK-8 Aušra is a 1980s Lithuanian single-seat agricultural monoplane designed by Vladas Kensgaila and built by Kensgaila Aircraft Enterprize.

VK-8 Aušra
Role	Single-seat agricultural monoplane
National origin	Lithuania
Manufacturer	Kensgaila Aircraft Enterprize
Designer	Vladas Kensgaila
First flight	1989

Design and development

The VK-8 Ausra is a metal and composite monoplane with a fixed landing gear with a tailwheel. The Ausra has side-by-side seating for two and is powered by a 360 hp (268 kW) Vedeneyev M14P radial piston engine.

Specifications

Data from

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
• Wingspan: 14.83 m (48 ft 8 in)
• Empty weight: 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
• Gross weight: 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M14P radial piston engine, 270 kW (360 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
• Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
• Stall speed: 71 km/h (44 mph, 38 kn)
• Range: 480 km (300 mi, 260 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 5.00 m/s (985 ft/min)

References

Bibliography

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1996/97. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85753 198 1.