Avtek 400A
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The Avtek 400A is an American prototype turboprop-powered business aircraft, which was developed in the early 1980s. Its configuration was unusual and distinctive : a low-wing monoplane with two pusher engines mounted above the wings, and a large canard mounted atop the forward fuselage. The aircraft's sleek, futuristic design earned it a guest appearance on the Airwolf TV series as the X-400, which was used by the villain, Lou Stappleford in the Eagles episode.
The Avtek's structure made extensive use of advanced composite materials throughout.
In 1998, Avtek declared bankruptcy without the prototype having completed the testing required for US FAA type certification. The company's assets were purchased by AvtekAir, who as of 2004[update] planned to revive the project under the designation AvtekAir 9000T.
The only Avtek 400A constructed is currently owned by Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, who are currently restoring the aircraft.[1]
Specifications (Avtek 400A pre-production prototype)
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 5-9 passengersTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convert
- Airfoil: Avtek 12Template:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/convertTemplate:Aircraft specs/engTemplate:Aircraft specs/engTemplate:Aircraft specs/engTemplate:Aircraft specs/lengthTemplate:Aircraft specs/convert
- Propellers: 4-bladed Hartzell constant-speed fully feathering pusher propellersTemplate:Aircraft specs/length
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See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- AAC Angel
- AASI Jetcruzer
- Adam A500
- Beechcraft Starship
- Embraer/FMA CBA 123 Vector
- LearAvia Lear Fan
- OMAC Laser 300
- Piaggio P.180 Avanti
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Onward, Not Upward". Camarillo Acorn. Agoura Hills, CA. April 5, 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.John W.R. Taylor, ed. (1988). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89. London: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-0867-5.
Further reading
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 916.
