AeroVolga Borey

The AeroVolga Borey is a single-engined amphibious aircraft built by AeroVolga in Russia.

Borey
AeroVolga Borey A at 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Role Amphibious ultralight aircraft
National origin Russia
Manufacturer AeroVolga
First flight 2016
Number built 30[1]

Design and development

Named after Boreas from Greek mythology, the Borey was the first AeroVolga aircraft to be designed using the 3D CAD software KOMPAS-3D.[2][3] It is a two-seat amphibious ultralight aircraft powered by a single Rotax 912 or 914 engine.[2] The Borey is designed for training and is equipped with instruments for night flying.[2][4] The airframe is made of fiberglass and carbon fiber with fabric-covered wings and elevators.[5] The aircraft features a flying boat hull, as well as manually retractable conventional landing gear with a steerable tailwheel for amphibious operations.[5] The Borey can be optionally fitted with a BRS ballistic parachute.[5]

Operational history

The Borey made its first flight in 2016, with serial production beginning the following year.[2][6] In 2018, a Borey L and two AeroVolga LA-8s navigated around the polar circle. The trip, which lasted 43 days, traveled over 20,000 km over eight countries.[3][7]

In 2019, the Borey A model received an advanced ultra-light aeroplane (AULA) letter of acceptance in Canada.[6]

Variants

Variants for the Canadian AULA market are powered by a Rotax 912UL, while variants for the American LSA and German LTF-UL markets are powered by a Rotax 912ULS.[7]

Borey A
Advanced ultra-light aeroplane (AULA) for the Canadian market.[6]
Borey L
Variant that participated in the circumnavigation of the polar circle.[7]

Specifications (Borey A)

Data from [7][8]

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 2 people, 100 kilograms (220 lb) of cargo
  • Length: 6.95 m (22 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.76 m (32 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 2.83 m (9 ft 3 in)
  • Max takeoff weight: 560 kg (1,234 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 90 litres (24 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four-cylinder engine, 59.6 kW (80 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 154 km/h (96 mph, 83 kn)
  • Stall speed: 67 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 198 km/h (123 mph, 107 kn)
  • Range: 900 km (560 mi, 485 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 4.0 m/s (787 ft/min)
  • Fuel consumption: 0.1 litres per kilometre (24 mpg‑US)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References
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  2. "АэроВолга Борей". www.airwar.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  3. "First Canadian AeroVolga Borey Dealer Announced – COPA". Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. "Delta Aerospace Aims To Produce Malaysian Made Seaplanes". Business Today. 2 December 2021.
  5. "AeroVolga Borey - program supplier guide | Airframer". www.airframer.com. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  6. Staff, Editorial (2019-01-31). "New AULA Flying Boat Amphibian". AVweb. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  7. "AeroVolga Borey brocure" (PDF).
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