The Aero Bravo Amazon is an

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from the Brazilian manufacturer Aero Bravo.

Design and development

The Amazon is an ultralight aircraft whose frame is made of

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and planked with aluminum sheets. The two-seat cabin, which can be entered through side doors, is made of

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and offers 360° all-round visibility. In it, pilot and passenger sit side by side. The aircraft has a rigid nose wheel

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and a

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unit. It is powered by a 74 kW

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912 ULS

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Design and development

Specifications

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