Evektor flew its new SuperCobra for the first time last week, from its base in the Czech Republic. The all-metal single-engine four-seater features retractable landing gear and is powered by a 315-hp Lycoming IO-580A1B. “It’s a real predator in the sky,” said test pilot Josef Charvat. “It will be a fantastic pilot touring airplane.” The airplane is an upgrade of Evektor’s 200-hp model, the VUT100 Cobra. The SuperCobra is designed to reach a top cruise speed of 175 knots, with a range of 1,000 nm and useful load of 1,260 pounds. The cabin is the widest in its class, the company says, and a glass cockpit is standard. Evektor hopes to achieve EASA and FAA certification in early 2008. Certification is still pending for the Cobra model, but is expected by late next year. The Cobra will be on display next year at Germany’s Aero in Friedrichshafen and EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh.
Evektor Flies SuperCobra
Key Takeaways:
- Evektor's new SuperCobra, an all-metal single-engine four-seater, recently completed its maiden flight from its base in the Czech Republic.
- The aircraft is an upgrade of the 200-hp VUT100 Cobra, featuring a 315-hp Lycoming engine, a top cruise speed of 175 knots, a 1,000 nm range, and a useful load of 1,260 pounds.
- It boasts the widest cabin in its class and a standard glass cockpit.
- Evektor aims for EASA and FAA certification for the SuperCobra in early 2008, with certification for the Cobra model expected by late next year.
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