Technoavia SM92 Finist

SM92 Finist

Turbo-Finist SMG used for skydiving
Role	Light utility transport Type of aircraft
National origin	Russia
Manufacturer	Technoavia
First flight	28 December 1993^[1]
Status	Production
Number built	about 30^[2]

The Technoavia SM92 Finist is a utility aircraft with a STOL capability, designed by the Russian company Technoavia. The maiden flight was on 28 December 1993. It is built by the Smolensk Aviation Plant.

Variants

SM92 Finist: Basic version, powered by 270 kW (360 hp) Vedeneyev M14P radial engine.^[3]
SM92P Finist: Armed version for Border guard duties. Two fixed forward firing PK machine guns and one inside cabin firing through open cabin doors and two rocket launchers.^[3]
SM-92T Turbo Finist: Version powered by Walter M601 turboprop engine.^[4] One prototype converted.^[5]
SMG-92 Turbine Finist: Walter M601 powered version built in Slovakia by Aerotech Slovakia for use in skydiving.^[6] At least six converted.^[5]
Zlin Z400: Version powered by Orenda OE600 V-8 engine, planned to be built by Moravan Otrokovice in the Czech Republic. One built.^[5]^[7]
Orbis Avia SM-92T: SM-92T built by Czech aircraft manufacturer Orbis Avia. One built 2015, fitted with 560 kW (750 hp) GE H75 turboprop in 2017.^[5]

Operators

Russia

Russian Border Guards

Specifications (SM92)

Data from Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000^[3]

General characteristics

Crew: 1
Capacity:
- 6 passengers or
- 2 stretchers plus attendant
- 600 kg (1,323 lb) cargo
Length: 9.13 m (29 ft 11 in)
Wingspan: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)
Height: 3.08 m (10 ft 1 in)
Wing area: 20.44 m² (220.0 sq ft)
Empty weight: 1,430 kg (3,153 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 2,350 kg (5,181 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M14P 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 269 kW (361 hp)
Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propeller

Performance

Maximum speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
Cruise speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
Stall speed: 100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn) flaps down
Never exceed speed: 290 km/h (180 mph, 160 kn)
Range: 1,380 km (860 mi, 750 nmi) max fuel, 40 minutes reserves
Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)

References

^ Taylor 1999, p.481.
^ Koslov, Dimitry. "Линии по производству самолетов Як-18Т и СМ-92 сохраняются в Смоленске". (In Russian). AviaPort.ru. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c Taylor 1999, p.482.
^ Technoavia SM-92T Turbo Finist. Airframer. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Simpson, Longley & Swan 2022, p. 90
^ Technoavia SP-91 Archived 2010-07-08 at the Wayback Machine. Yak UK. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
^ Soukup, Pavel. Zlin Z-400. letectvi.wz.cz. Retrieved 29 November 2009.

Hopkins, Harry. "Flight Test:Russian Workhorse". Flight International, 3–9 August 1994. pp. 32–34.
Simpson, Rod; Longley, Pete; Swan, Robert (2022). The General Aviation Handbook: A Guide to Millennial General Aviation Manufacturers and their Aircraft. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air-Britain (Trading) Limited. ISBN 978-0-85130-562-2.
Taylor, Michael J.H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London:Brassey's, 1999. ISBN 978-1-85753-245-6.