Novaer T-Xc

The Novaer T-Xc is a prototype two-seat training aircraft designed and built by in Brazil by Novaer.[1]

T-Xc
Role Basic trainer
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Novaer
Designer Joseph Kovacs
First flight 22 Aug 2014
Status In development
Number built 1

Design and development

The T-Xc is a low-wing, cantilever monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear. It has an enclosed cockpit with two side-by-side configuration seats. It has a single Lycoming IO-540 piston engine in tractor configuration.

The T-Xc was developed to replace the Neiva Universal in Brazilian Air Force service. It was designed by Joseph Kovacs based on his K-51 aerobatic aircraft project.[2] The prototype first flew from São José dos Campos Airport on 22 August 2014.[2] A proposed development is a four-seat utility aircraft variant.

Variants

T-Xc
Two-seat trainer variant
U-Xc
Four-seat utility aircraft

References

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