- Design and development
- Specifications (Model 201)
- References
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The Discovery Aviation Model 201 aka Avia Accord 201 is a light utility aircraft that was re-introduced in 2013.[2] Design and developmentThe Model 201 is a high-wing twin engine fixed tricycle gear aircraft with twin rudders. The aircraft was designed by Avia Ltd of Moscow, Russia as the Avia Accord 201. The aircraft was produced in the Sokol plant at Nizhny Novgorod. The aircraft features rear clamshell doors that can be removed, and has flown with an outrigger floats.[3] The aircraft has been modified with updated avionics to be marketed for western sales by Discovery Aviation. Specifications (Model 201) {{Aircraft specs
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References1. ^{{cite news|newspaper=General Aviation News|date=10 April 2013|title=Discovery 201 makes SUN ‘n FUN debut}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=Discovery 201|url=http://www.discovery-aviation.com/discovery-201.html|accessdate=22 August 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520043603/http://www.discovery-aviation.com/discovery-201.html|archivedate=20 May 2013|df=}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=THIRD TYPE CERTIFICATE HARTZELL HAS OBTAINED FOR RUSSIAN-BUILT AIRCRAFT|url=http://hartzellprop.com/russian-aviation-register-certifies-hartzell-propellers-for-avia-accord-201-aircraft|accessdate=23 August 2013}}
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