The Akoya Amphibious LSA

Friday, September 23, 2011 at 09:31 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Akoya is a two-seater amphibious Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) from Lisa Airplanes, uniquely capable of landing on water, snow, or ground without any modifications.
It features an innovative design including hydrofoils, retractable landing gear with skis, and foldable wings for versatility and compact storage.
Constructed from composite materials, the aircraft boasts a max speed over 120 knots, a range of nearly 700 miles, and is powered by a 100 hp Rotax engine that runs on unleaded fuel.

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Here’s a closer look at the amphibious LSA launched by French-based Lisa Airplanes.

The two-seater aircraft can reportedly land on water, snow or ground without additional modification.

The aircraft is made entirely of composite materials and is powered by a Rotax 912 ULS FR 100 hp engine that runs on unleaded fuel.

The aircraft has a max speed above 120 knots and a range of almost 700 miles.

The aircraft’s unique design includes hydrofoils that are connected to retractable landing gear outfitted with skis.

The aircraft’s tinted canopy allows pilots and passengers a 180-degree panoramic view.

The Akoya’s wings are foldable, dropping the aircraft’s width to just under 13 ft. when not extended.

Lisa Airplanes reports the aircraft can take off and land over less than 650 ft.

It made its first flight in August 2007.

Prototype test trials were completed in 2009.

Lisa Airplanes expects the Akoya to receive LSA certification during the summer of next year.

The aircraft comes with a price tag of €300,000, which comes out to a little over $400,000 in American dollars.

Lisa Airplanes says deliveries to first costumers will begin immediately afterward.

For more, see “Lisa Airplanes Initiates Global Launch of Amphibious LSA.“

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