AEA Maverick

The Aero Engineers Australia (AEA) Maverick is a single-seat sportsplane of conventional configuration. Constructed largely of composite materials, it is powered by a 75 kW (100 hp) Continental O-200A engine and is capable of manoeuvres with loads of up to +6 or −3 g.

AEA Maverick
Role Light Sport Aircraft
National origin Australia
Manufacturer Aero Engineers Australia
Designer Graham Swannell and Geoff Danes
First flight December 1987

The sole example of the aircraft was registered as VH-JOX and resides in New South Wales, Australia.[1] This aircraft first flew in December 1987.

Specifications (AEA Maverick)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 5.41 m (17 ft 9 in)
  • Wingspan: 5.79 m (19 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 5.6 m2 (60 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 295 kg (650 lb)
  • Gross weight: 477 kg (1,050 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200A , 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 363 km/h (226 mph, 196 kn)
  • Wing loading: 85 kg/m2 (17.4 lb/sq ft)
  • Power/mass: 160 W/kg (0.10 hp/lb)

References
  1. "Aircraft Photo of VH-JOX | AEA Maverick | AirHistory.net #15677". AirHistory.net. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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