INTEGRAL S, the training version of Aura Aero’s two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics, and recreational flight, had its first flight July 28, 2023, at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France.
The flight test program will continue through the next several months, as the airplane works its way to EASA CS-23 certification, which should take place during 2024, according to company officials. FAA certification will follow.
With the first flight, officials with the French manufacturer say the company “takes another step towards the electrification of the INTEGRAL family of aircraft, with the first flight of the INTEGRAL E planned in the coming months.”
INTEGRAL S Technical Specifications
- Configuration: Two-seater/side by side, tricycle landing gear
- Length: 23.82 feet
- Wingspan: 28.80 feet
- Height: 8.13 feet
- Maximum Take Off Weight: 2,216 pounds
- Engine: Lycoming IO-360 (180 hp @ 2,700 rpm)
- Constant speed three-blade propeller
- Range: 500 nm
- Fuel capacity: 42 US gallons
For more information: Aura-Aero.com
This is similar to the Vans RV-14. But the RV-14 is 20 kts faster and nearly 2x the range.
see, https://www.vansaircraft.com/rv-14/
It is also aerobatic.
So, the US has a similar aircraft.
Why couldn’t this have been an American General offerring?
That French trainer mu be a real kick to fly.