The Avtek 400A was an American prototype turboprop-powered

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developed in the early 1980s. It was of unusual and distinctive configuration: a low-wing monoplane with two pusher engines mounted above the wings, and a large

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mounted atop the forward fuselage. The aircraft's sleek, futuristic design earned it a guest appearance on the '' Airwolf'' TV series as the ''X-400'', the plane used by the villain Lou Stappleford in the episode ''Eagles''. The Avtek's structure made extensive use of advanced composite materials throughout. In 1998, Avtek declared bankruptcy without the prototype having completed the testing required for US FAA type certification. The company's assets were purchased by AvtekAir, who planned to revive the project under the designation AvtekAir 9000T.

Specifications (Avtek 400A pre-production prototype)

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AvtekAir company website

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Abandoned civil aircraft projects of the United States 1980s United States business aircraft Canard aircraft Low-wing aircraft Twin-engined pusher aircraft Twin-engined turboprop aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1984

Specifications (Avtek 400A pre-production prototype)

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