Novaer T-Xc

The Novaer T-Xc is a prototype two-seat training aircraft designed and built by in Brazil by Novaer.^[1]

T-Xc
Role	Basic trainer
National origin	Brazil
Manufacturer	Novaer
Designer	Joseph Kovacs
First flight	22 Aug 2014
Status	In development
Number built	1

Design and development

The T-Xc is a low-wing, cantilever monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear. It has an enclosed cockpit with two side-by-side configuration seats. It has a single Lycoming IO-540 piston engine in tractor configuration.

The T-Xc was developed to replace the Neiva Universal in Brazilian Air Force service. It was designed by Joseph Kovacs based on his K-51 aerobatic aircraft project.^[2] The prototype first flew from São José dos Campos Airport on 22 August 2014.^[2] A proposed development is a four-seat utility aircraft variant.

Variants

T-Xc

Two-seat trainer variant

U-Xc

Four-seat utility aircraft