AMD Alarus

{{Short description|Single-engine monoplane in the Iraqi Air Force}}  {{Infobox aircraft |name=AMD Alarus |image=AMD Alarus CH2000 FAP-448.JPG |caption=[[Peruvian Air Force]] AMD Alarus CH2000 ''Antarqui'', built under license by SEMAN |type=Personal use & [[Trainer aircraft]] |manufacturer=[[Aircraft Manufacturing and Development]] |designer=[[Chris Heintz (aeronautical engineer)|Chris Heintz]], [[Zenair]] |first_flight= |introduction=1995 |retired= |status=Production completed |primary_user=[[Iraqi Air Force]] |more_users=  |produced= |number_built= |variants=[[Zenair CH 640]] }}

The '''AMD Alarus''' is a [[light aircraft]] produced in two variants, one for general aviation and the other for military use.

The Alarus features [[Garmin]] [[avionics]] and a {{convert|46|in|mm|adj=mid|-wide}} cabin.<ref name="AMDAlarus">{{cite web |last=[[Aircraft Manufacturing and Design]] |date=February 2008 |title=Alarus CH2000 - FAA Certified Aircraft |url=http://www.newplane.com/amd/amd/products/ch2000.html |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225192814/http://www.newplane.com/amd/amd/products/ch2000.html |archivedate=25 February 2008 |accessdate=2008-02-25}}</ref>

As of 2011 the aircraft is no longer in production by AMD, although [[Zenair]] provides parts support.<ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 170. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>

==Variants== The Alarus was offered in two variants: the AMD Alarus CH2000 general aviation aircraft<ref name="AMDAlarus"/> and the SAMA CH2000 Military Tactical Surveillance Aircraft (MTSA).<ref name="GlobalSecurity">{{cite web|url = http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/ch2000.htm|title = SAMA CH2000|accessdate = 2008-02-25|last = Pike|first = John|date=June 2005| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080219071533/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/ch2000.htm| archivedate= 19 February 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref>

=== Alarus CH2000 ===

The AMD Alarus CH2000 general aviation aircraft includes the CH 2000 Trainer. It is a single-engine, fixed gear, low wing monoplane of all metal construction. It has two place side by side seating with dual flight controls, and a forty pound baggage capacity.

===SAMA CH2000=== [[File:SAMA CH2000 YI-107.jpg|thumb|Iraqi SAMA CH2000 of the 70th Squadron, with the FLIR sensor visible below the fuselage]] The SAMA CH2000 is a military surveillance variant of the Alarus. It is equipped with [[forward-looking infrared]] – a multi sensor imager offering high performance, precision and high level imaging.<ref name="GlobalSecurity"/>

The aircraft is also equipped with state-of-the-art communications systems for secure air-to-air and air-to-ground communications and is equipped for day and night missions. The aircraft is manufactured in [[Amman]], [[Jordan]] and [[Baghdad]], [[Iraq]].<ref name="GlobalSecurity"/><ref name="JAI">{{cite web|url = http://www.sama-aircraft.com/about_sama/index.html|title = About Sama CH2000 Series|accessdate = 2008-02-25|last = Jordan Aerospace Industries Company|year = 2007|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090120124348/http://sama-aircraft.com/about_sama/index.html|archive-date = 2009-01-20|url-status = dead}}</ref>

The [[United States Army]] acquired 8 aircraft at a cost of [[United States dollar|USD]]$5.8M for the [[Iraqi Air Force]] in 2004, and the first two SAMA CH2000s were delivered on 18 January 2005. The first four CH2000s were used by the [[3rd Squadron (Iraq)|3rd Squadron]], based at [[Kirkuk Air Base]], and the others by the [[70th Squadron (Iraq)|70th Squadron]] at [[Basra International Airport]]. In 2008, following the service entry of the [[Cessna 208]] in the Iraqi Air Force, SAMA CH2000s used by the 3rd Squadron were transferred to the 70th Squadron.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Delalande |first1=Arnaud |title=Iraqi Air Power Reborn, The Iraqi air arms since 2004 |date=2016 |publisher=Harpia Publishing |location=Houston |isbn=978-0-9854554-7-7 |page=28}}</ref>

===Zenair CH 640=== {{main|Zenair CH 640}} The four seat [[Homebuilt aircraft|kit aircraft]] derivative of the Alarus is the [[Zenair CH 640]].<ref name="KitplanesDec2011">Vandermeullen, Richard: ''2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide'', Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 77. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851</ref>

==Operators== The Alarus is used by some flight schools in the [[United States]].<ref name="AMDAlarus"/>

In February 2008 there were 113 CH2000 Alarus registered in the USA<ref>{{cite web|url = http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/acftinqSQL.asp?striptxt=CH2000&mfrtxt=&cmndfind.x=20&cmndfind.y=18&cmndfind=submit&modeltxt=CH2000|title = Make / Model Inquiry Results|accessdate = 2008-02-25|last = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]|authorlink = |date=February 2008}}</ref> and four in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/activepages/ccarcs/aspscripts/en/quicksearch.asp |title=Civil Aircraft Register |accessdate=2008-02-25 |last=[[Transport Canada]] |date=February 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224163046/http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/activepages/ccarcs/aspscripts/en/quicksearch.asp |archivedate=24 February 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The first military user of the CH2000 was the [[Iraqi Air Force]], currently operating 8 aircraft.

The [[Peruvian Air Force]] will receive six CH2000s built under licence by SEMAN with some custom modifications. The Peruvian version is called the ''Antarqui'' (which was a special elite of [[Chaski|Chasqui]] messengers in service with the [[Inca Empire]], that are believed to have used a [[paragliding]] device to jump from one hill to another).<ref>Alberto Tauro del Pino: «''Enciclopedia Ilustrada del Perú''» tomo 2, Peisa. Lima 2001.</ref><ref>Article from {{cite web|url=http://enciclopedia.us.es/index.php/Antarqui|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218042415/http://enciclopedia.us.es/index.php/Antarqui|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 18, 2024|title=Enciclopedia Libre Universal en Español}}</ref>

==Military operators== ;{{IRQ}} *[[Iraqi Air Force]] - 70th Squadron ;{{PER}} *[[Peruvian Air Force]]<ref name="Peru">{{cite web|url = https://www.aviationsmilitaires.net/v2/base/view/Airforce/239.html |title = Force aérienne péruvienne (Fuerza Aérea del Perú, Pérou) |accessdate = 2017-04-10 |date=17 September 2014 }}</ref>

==Specifications== [[File:AMD Alarus console.JPG|right|thumb|Center panel and radio stack]] {{Aircraft specs |ref=AMD Website <ref name="AMDspecs">{{cite web|url = http://www.newplane.com/amd/amd/products/specification.html|title = Specifications List - Alarus|accessdate = 2008-02-25|last = [[Aircraft Manufacturing and Design]]|date = n.d.| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080131192952/http://www.newplane.com/amd/amd/products/specification.html| archivedate= 31 January 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> |prime units?=kts  |genhide= |crew=one |capacity=one passenger |length m= |length ft=23 |length in=0 |length note= |span m= |span ft=28 |span in=10 |span note= |height m= |height ft=6 |height in=10 |height note= |wing area sqm= |wing area sqft=137 |wing area note= |aspect ratio= |airfoil= |empty weight kg= |empty weight lb=1085 |empty weight note=basic VFR-equipped |gross weight kg= |gross weight lb= |gross weight note= |max takeoff weight kg= |max takeoff weight lb=1692 |max takeoff weight note= |fuel capacity=28 US Gallons (106 litres) |more general=  |eng1 number=1 |eng1 name=[[Lycoming O-235|Lycoming O-235-N2C]] |eng1 type=four cylinder, horizontally opposed, four stroke [[aircraft engine]] |eng1 kw= |eng1 hp=116 |eng1 shp= |eng1 note= |power original= |prop blade number=2 |prop name=[[Sensenich Propeller|Sensenich]] fixed pitch |prop dia m= |prop dia ft=6 |prop dia in=0 |prop note=

|perfhide= |max speed kmh= |max speed mph= |max speed kts= |max speed note= |cruise speed kmh= |cruise speed mph= |cruise speed kts=99 |cruise speed note= |stall speed kmh= |stall speed mph= |stall speed kts=48 |stall speed note= |never exceed speed kmh= |never exceed speed mph= |never exceed speed kts=143 |never exceed speed note= |minimum control speed kmh= |minimum control speed mph= |minimum control speed kts= |minimum control speed note= |range km= |range miles= |range nmi=486 |range note= |endurance= |ceiling m= |ceiling ft= |ceiling note= |g limits=+4.4/-2.2 (utility category 1,606 lbs) +3.8/-1.9 (normal category 1,692 lbs) |roll rate= |glide ratio= |climb rate ms= |climb rate ftmin=750 |climb rate note= |lift to drag= |wing loading kg/m2= |wing loading lb/sqft=12.3 |wing loading note= |fuel consumption kg/km= |fuel consumption lb/mi= |power/mass=14.6 lb/hp (0.11 kW/kg) |thrust/weight= |more performance= |avionics= *Garmin GNS 430 (COM, GPS, VOR, GS) *Garmin GI-106A VOR with GS slope *Garmin 340 audio panel *Garmin GTX 327 transponder/encoder *Bendix/king KX 155 NAV COM *Bendix/king KI 209 VOR with GS }}

==See also== {{aircontent  |see also= *[[AMD Patriot]]

|related=*[[Zenair CH 300]]

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==External links== {{commons category}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.newplane.com Company website archives] on [[Archive.org]]

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