Soko Novi Avion
Civilian
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The SOKO Novi Avion, which first flew in 1992, represents the final Yugoslav aircraft design emerging from conflict transition. Though categorized as civilian, this single-pilot aircraft measures 13.8 meters long with an 8-meter wingspan, achieving an extraordinary 2,000 km/h with a 3,765-kilometer range. The Novi Avion designation means new aircraft in Serbo-Croatian. Its hypersonic performance specifications suggest experimental or theoretical design concepts rather than conventional production aircraft, reflecting Yugoslavia's ambitious technological aspirations during its final moments.
Specifications
- Role
- Multi-role combat aircraft
- Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1992
- Length
- 13.8 m
- Wingspan
- 8 m
- Max speed
- 2,000 km/h
- Range
- 3,765 km