Polish designer AERO has kick-started production of its two-seat, all-metal AT-3 light aircraft at its Krosno, southern Poland base. The single-engined AT-3, a derivative of the AT-2, which was based on the French Pottier P.220 homebuilt design, received European certification in May. Although there are similarities between the AT-2 and AT-3, Aero has redesigned the AT-3 cockpit, altered and strengthened the undercarriage, redesigned the wing and tail and fitted two wing root fuel tanks. The Limbach 2400 EB.3-AC-powered aircraft is initially aimed at the European training market, but the Polish company plans to sell the AT-3 worldwide. Priced at $50,000, the aircraft offers a maximum cruise speed of 100kt (185km/h), an economy cruise of 85kt, and, at maximum weight, a never-exceed (vNE) speed of 155kt.
Source: Flight International
