Utva 66
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| Utva-66 | |
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| Utva-66 on display in the Museum of Aviation | |
| Role | Military Training Aircraft/General Aviation AircraftTemplate:Short description |
| Manufacturer | UTVA |
| Designer | UTVA |
| First flight | 1966 |
| Status | Retired |
| Number built | 130 |
The UTVA-66, is a STOL light utility / liaison aircraft produced in the former Yugoslavia. A development of the UTVA-56, it first flew in 1966 and was intended largely for use by the Yugoslav military.
Description
The UTVA-66 derived from the UTVA-56, featuring fixed leading-edge slats and a larger tail.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
The aircraft was designed to operate from unprepared fields. Its STOL characteristics include leading edge fixed slats, flaps and drooping ailerons.[1] The cockpit is equipped with dual flight controls. The right front and rear seats in the older version of the aircraft could be removed to accommodate two stretchers.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The 66H ("Hidro") variant replaced the fixed landing gear with pontoon floats for operation from bodies of water;Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". these could be exchanged for snow skis.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Operational usage
130 UTVA-66 aircraft were manufactured.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
During the Yugoslav Wars some aircraft fell into Slovenian and Croatian hands.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The last operational aircraft were withdrawn from military service in 1999.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Subsequently, a number were sold to Canada and the United States of America where they were converted for civilian use as rugged utility aircraft.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Variants
- 66AM − Air ambulance version.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- 66H − Floatplane version.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- 66V − Armed variant with provisions for underwing armament.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Former military operators
- Bosnian Air ForceScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
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- Croatian Air ForceScript error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- North Macedonia Air BrigadeScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Republika Srpska Air ForceScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
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- Slovenian Air ForceScript error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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- Yugoslav Air ForceScript error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- 461st Light Combat Aviation Squadron (1977–1988)Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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- 252nd Fighter-Bomber Aviation Squadron (1981–1992)Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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Aircraft on display
- Serbia
A number of Utva 66 including Utva 66H are on display. [1]
Specifications (Utva 66)
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1971–72.[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity:
- 3 passengers or
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See also
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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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External links
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