Kensgaila VK-8 Aušra
# Kensgaila VK-8 Aušra

The Kensgaila VK-8 Aušra is a 1980s Lithuanian single-seat agricultural monoplane designed by Vladas Kensgaila and built by Kensgaila Aircraft Enterprize.

## Design and development

The VK-8 Ausra is a metal and composite monoplane with a fixed landing gear with a tailwheel. The Ausra has side-by-side seating for two and is powered by a 360 hp (268 kW) AOOT M-14P radial piston engine.

## Specifications

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General characteristics

* Crew: 2
* Length: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
* Wingspan: 14.83 m (48 ft 8 in)
* Empty weight: 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
* Gross weight: 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
* Powerplant: 1 × AOOT M-14P radial piston engine, 270 kW (360 hp)

Performance

* Maximum speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
* Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
* Stall speed: 71 km/h (44 mph, 38 kn)
* Range: 480 km (300 mi, 260 nmi)
* Rate of climb: 5.00 m/s (985 ft/min)
