Margański & Mysłowski EM-11 Orka
general aviation aircraft
The EM-11 Orka (orca) is a touring and executive aircraft manufactured in Poland.
History
The EM-11 was designed by Edward Margański of Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze (Margański & Mysłowski Aviation Works), who were previously known for their Swift S-1 and MDM-1 Fox sailplanes. Work on this new low cost, light utility aircraft, of unorthodox configuration, with slim glider-like fuselage and two pusher engines, started in 2001 and was constructed of composite materials with a 4-seat cab placed low, for easier boarding. Luggage is stored behind the rear seats. Composite fuselage was a development of sailpane fuselage. As the designer Edward Margański pointed out, his goal was to create flying limousine "for people, not only for pilots", offering good visibility, comfort and ease of boarding. He also expressed that his ambition was always to create beautiful aircraft, and in this field his inspiration was the Let L-200 Morava.
The first prototype EM-11, registered SP-YEN, flew 8 August 2003. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear and Rotax 912 (100 hp (75 kW)) engines. The second prototype, registered SP-YEP, was to be a pattern for serial production variant EM-11C and flew 20 October 2005 with Lycoming IO-320 engines and retractable landing gear.
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