UTVA-75

The UTVA‑75 is a light, single‑engine trainer and liaison aircraft built by the Serbian manufacturer Utva Aviation Industry. Development began in the early 1970s as a response to the Yugoslav Air Force’s need for a modern, low‑cost trainer that could also serve utility roles. The prototype flew for the first time on 9 July 1972 and series production started in 1975, from which the type receives its designation. Powered by a 260 hp Lycoming O‑540‑A4A5 horizontally opposed engine, the high‑wing monoplane features a rugged steel tube fuselage with fabric covering, fixed tricycle landing gear and a spacious cabin that accommodates a student pilot, instructor and up to two passengers or cargo. Its simple systems, forgiving flight characteristics and short‑field performance made it ideal for primary flight training, glider towing, agricultural work and border patrol missions throughout the former Yugoslavia and later in several Eastern European and African air forces. Over 600 units were built, and the aircraft’s durability and ease of maintenance have ensured a service life extending beyond four decades, securing the UTVA‑75’s reputation as a versatile workhorse in general aviation.

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