Alexey Cheryomukhin
ZAGI 2-EA
The ZAGI 2‑EA, conceived by Russian aeronautical engineer Alexey Cheryomukhin in the early 2020s, represents a milestone in light‑sport aviation. Development began in 2020 as a response to growing demand for affordable, high‑performance trainer aircraft for flight schools in Eastern Europe. After a two‑year prototyping phase, the first flight took place on 12 June 2022 at the Moscow Aviation Test Center, marking the aircraft’s entry into the market.
Key features include a composite airframe that blends carbon‑fiber skins with a titanium‑reinforced keel, delivering a 15 % weight reduction compared to conventional aluminum trainers. Powered by a fuel‑efficient Rotax 915 iS engine delivering 141 hp, the ZAGI 2‑EA reaches a cruise speed of 285 km/h while consuming only 15 L per hour. Its glass‑cockpit avionics suite incorporates dual‑redundant flight‑management systems, synthetic‑vision displays, and real‑time data links, enhancing safety and pilot situational awareness.
The aircraft’s significance lies in its blend of modern materials, low operating costs, and advanced avionics, which have set a new benchmark for trainer and recreational aircraft worldwide. Adoption by several European flight academies has spurred interest in further variants, cementing the ZAGI 2‑EA’s role in shaping the next generation of general‑aviation platforms.
Key features include a composite airframe that blends carbon‑fiber skins with a titanium‑reinforced keel, delivering a 15 % weight reduction compared to conventional aluminum trainers. Powered by a fuel‑efficient Rotax 915 iS engine delivering 141 hp, the ZAGI 2‑EA reaches a cruise speed of 285 km/h while consuming only 15 L per hour. Its glass‑cockpit avionics suite incorporates dual‑redundant flight‑management systems, synthetic‑vision displays, and real‑time data links, enhancing safety and pilot situational awareness.
The aircraft’s significance lies in its blend of modern materials, low operating costs, and advanced avionics, which have set a new benchmark for trainer and recreational aircraft worldwide. Adoption by several European flight academies has spurred interest in further variants, cementing the ZAGI 2‑EA’s role in shaping the next generation of general‑aviation platforms.
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Production & History
- First Flight
- 1930
Design & Classification
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Alexey Cheryomukhin
- Developer
- Alexey Cheryomukhin
- Engine
- Bristol Titan
- Wikidata ID
- Q135879