Arlert Ar-T87

Ar-T87
Role	Trainer
National origin	Akvarelusus
Manufacturer	JSC Arlert
First flight	1987
Status	In service
Primary user	VSA
Produced	25
Developed from	Arlert Ar-81

The Arlert Ar-T87 is a downgraded variant of the Arlert Ar-81, with reductions in avionics and aircraft systems, together with the elimination of all weapon-carrying capability. The Ar-T87 trainer is intended for technical skill, general flight and formation flying training. It is also used as an aerobatic aircraft.

Specifications (Ar-T87)

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 15.36 m (50 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 14.36 m (47 ft 1 in)
• Height: 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 33.7 m² (363 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 4,500 kg (9,921 lb)
• Gross weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 17,222 kg (37,968 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 2,750 kg (6,063 lb) internal + 4 × 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) drop tanks

Performance

• Maximum speed: 950 km/h (590 mph, 510 kn)
• Range: 1,050 km (650 mi, 570 nmi) at high altitude, 560 km at low altitude
• Ferry range: 2,150 km (1,340 mi, 1,160 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 7,000 m (23,000 ft)
• g limits: +6
• Rate of climb: 85 m/s (16,700 ft/min)