Rogožarski SIM-VI

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Rogožarski SIM-VI
Trainer aircraft Rogožarski SIM VIa
Role
Trainer (aircraft)
National origin Yugoslav
Manufacturer Prva Srpska Fabrika Aeroplana Živojin Rogožarski, Belgrade
Designer Sima Milutinović
First flight 1937
Retired 1941
Status inactive
Primary user Yugoslav Aero Club
Number built 2[1]

The Rogožarski SIM-VI (

trainer in Yugoslav before World War II
. It was designed and built at the Rogožarski factory in Belgrade.

Design and development

Walter Mikron and Rogažarski SIM-VI (1937)
A Walter Mikron III engine similar to that powering the Rogozarski SIM-VI

The SIM-VI was designed by engineer

low wing monoplane of fabric-covered wooden structure. A four-cylinder 50 hp Walter Mikron engine drove a two-bladed wooden propeller. The plane had tandem seating and was intended for civilian use, for the training of sports pilots, demonstration flights and travel.[2] The wings were of thin profile, only 6% of trapezoidal shape with rounded ends. On each side, the wings were stretched with molded wire ties.[3]

Variants

Immediately after completing the flight tests of aircraft SIM-VI, engineer Milutinovic undertook the repair of the shortcomings he had observed, so that by the end of the 1937 Rogozarski had a new variant of this airplane which was designated SIM-VI-a. It had a more powerful engine Walter Mikron II 44 kW (60 hp). An increase in engine power required strengthening of the basic structure which Milutinovic used to make general improvements to the aircraft. Wing relative thickness was increased from 6% to 15% which strengthened the wings, and resulting in the removal of wire ties. Now the wings were covered with cardboard to the half swing instead of cloth which resulted in an improved overall stiffness of the aircraft. This also enabled the landing gear and aerodynamic characteristics of new aircraft to be upgraded, while the weight was only slightly increased.

Operational history

After successful testing and registration (YU-PDX)[4] the SIM-VI was bought by the Central Administration of the Aero Club, which used the it at airshows and for the training of sport pilots. The aircraft did not enter serial production because it could not be used at smaller and under-equipped airports that existed in central Serbia.

Flight tests that were carried out at the

Yugoslav Royal Air Force, deployed as a signalling plane but was destroyed during the bombing of Lazarevac
airfield on 7 April 1941.

Operators

 Kingdom of Yugoslavia
  • Aero Club 2 aircraft
  • Yugoslav Royal Air Force
    – One aircraft was impressed into military service in April 1940.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.05 m (23 ft 2 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 15.00 m2 (161.5 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
  • Gross weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Walter Mikron, 4-cylinder in-line piston engine, 37 kW (50 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn) 150 km/h (93 mph) at sea level
  • Cruise speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)
  • Range: 450 km (280 mi, 240 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Петровић, O. (2004). Војни аероплани Краљевине СХС/Југославије (Део II: 1931–1941.). Београд: МВЈ Лет 3.
  2. ISBN 978-86-913973-2-6
    .
  3. ^ Станојевић, Драгољуб.; Чедомир Јанић (12/1982.). "Животни пут и дело једног великана нашег ваздухопловства – светао пример и узор нараштајима". Машинство 31: стр. 1870–1871.
  4. ^ "Golden Years of Aviation - Main". Archived from the original on 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  5. ^ "Golden Years of Aviation - Main". Archived from the original on 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2012-05-30.

References

External links

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