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The Istra Ezhik (en: Small hedgehog) is a Russian agricultural aircraft designed and developed by Istra (Istra Experimental Mechanics Depot).[1]

Istra Ezhik
Role	Agricultural aircraft Type of aircraft
National origin	Russian Federation
Manufacturer	Istra Experimental Mechanics Depot

Design and development

The Ezhik design begun in 1999 and first exhibited in August 2005 and flew some time after.[1] The Ezhik is a conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a Walter Minor M-337A engine.[1] It first appeared with a conventional single fin but was later modified with twin rectangular fins.[1] It has a raised and enclosed cockpit with two tandem-seats and a conventional landing gear with a tailwheel.[1] The Ezhik has a welded steel tube fuselage with aluminium skin forward of the cockpit with the rest of the fuselage and tail fabric covered.[1] It has a monospar wing and a chemical hopper in the fuselage feeds eight rotary atomisers fitted beneath the wings.[1]

Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 9.20 m (30 ft 2.25 in)
• Wingspan: 12.00 m (39 ft 4.5 in)
• Height: 3.05 m (10 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 24.25 m² (261 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Walter Minor M-337A engine , 157 kW (210 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 180 km/h (112 mph, 97 kn)
• Range: 1,000 km (621 mi, 540 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 45 m/s (885 ft/min)

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