Aero Boero AB-115
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The Aero Boero AB-115 is an Argentine civil utility aircraft. It was developed from the AB-95-115, a refined AB-95 with a more powerful engine and improved aerodynamics. Specific differences included wheel spats, a redesigned engine cowling molded of fiberglass, and aluminum ailerons and flaps.
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AB-115 AB-115BS | |
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Role | Light training aircraft |
National origin | Argentina |
Manufacturer | Aero Boero |
First flight | March 1969[1] |
Introduction | 1970 |
Primary user | flying clubs |
Produced | July 1969 – January 1973 (AB-115) February 1973–1975 (AB-115BS)[2] |
Number built | 45+ (AB-115) 25 (AB-115BS)[2] |
Developed from | Aero Boero AB-95 |
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The type was successfully exported to Brazil, and used extensively as trainers by aero clubs.
Production of the AB-115 ended in January 1973. The following month a modified version, the -115BS, was flown. It featured greater wingspan, swept empennage members, and greater fuel capacity.[2]