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|          LET 200 D MORAVA         |
|          Designed for FS9         |
|           By Oldliner 52          |
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This aircraft is made with GMax for FS9 (not tested in other version).

Installation:
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Simply unzip this file and drop it in the aircraft folder of FS9.
Don't unzip the .cab file placed in the panel folder.

History:
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The Let L200 Morava retractable four seat light twin was one of the few light aircraft to be exported from behind the 
Iron Curtain during the Cold War era, albeit in small numbers.

Ladislav Smrek of the Czechoslovakian State Aircraft Factory designed the L200 in the mid 1950s to develop a replacement 
for the early postwar vintage Aero 45 and 145 light twins. His resulting design is similar in many ways to its contemporary 
western twins, with a four or five place cabin, a low wing, wingtip tanks, metal construction and retractable undercarriage.
However the Morava is distinguishable by its twin tails, standard thermal wing deicing equipment and inverted inline 
engines.

The prototype XL-200 Morava flew for the first time on April 8 1957. The XL200 prototype and a series of preproduction 
L200s were powered by 120kW (160hp) Walter Minor 6III inline sixes. Initial production was of the L200A, which differed 
from the L200 in being powered by two 155kW (210hp) fuel injected M337s, and had greater weights, a reprofiled cabin and 
hydraulically (rather than electrically) operated undercarriage and flaps.

Let built 160 L200s before production switched to the improved L200D. Features include a strengthened undercarriage, 
improved hydraulic and electrical systems and constant speed three blade propellers. The L200D remained in production 
until 1969, and a number were licence built in Slovenia (then part of Yugoslavia). A turboprop powered development was 
studied but not built.

Most L200 production was for customers within the Soviet Bloc - Aeroflot for example operated several hundred in a range 
of roles including air taxi, air ambulance and communications duties. However small numbers were exported to western 
Europe, the USA and other Western countries. 

Engine Specifications:
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M337A Engine Specifications:
Horsepower, Max 	210 	  	Propeller Drive 	direct
No. of cylinders 	6 	Take-off (HP/RPM) 	210/2750
Dry Weight (Lbs.) 	337 	Cruise (HP/RPM) 	170/2600
Bore (Inches) 	4.13 	Consumption @ 2400 RPM (US Gal./Hour) 	10.6
Stroke (Inches) 	4.53 	Recommended Fuel (Octane) 	78 - 100 LL
Displacement 	364.3 cc. 	Crankshaft Rotation 	c'clockwise
Compression Ratio 	6.3:1 	TBO (HRS) 	2000

Interior Description:
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Please see pictures.
Sorry, no 2D panel, but this can be done late.
In reality, there is no two identical interiors for the L200. This one resume the instruments usually used but doesn't
correspond at one S/N particularly.

Instruments:
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Please note: ASI is graduated in Kilometer/hour and VSI in Meterx100/mn

Sounds:
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Sounds for this aircraft are those of the DH Comet.

Credits:
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As I begin in gauge building, I would to adress many many thanks to Milton Shupe and Scott Thomas. They gave me permission
to manipulate or use the .cab file of their very great Spartan. Very great thank you Milton and Scott!!

Textures:
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Of course, as usual, the textures I made for this one are very simple. But obviously, if painting is your hobby... GO!!
(that's not my cup of tea).

Note:
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This aircraft is freeware and must stay freeware whatever the way of distribution.
You can send me mail here:
mike.jazz(at)laposte(dot)net
(at)=@
(dot)=.

Constructive critisisms are welcome.