Dätwyler Aero Tiga
Dätwyler · Switzerland · first flew 1983 · light aircraft
The Dätwyler Aero Tiga (Tiga meaning 'three' in Malay, reflecting its three-seat capacity) was a Swiss composite light aircraft designed for touring and training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Swiss three-seat low-wing composite light aircraft
- Side-by-side plus rear seat configuration
- Clean retractable undercarriage
Low-wing composite monoplane with a smooth fuselage and retractable undercarriage — similar to other high-performance European GA designs of the 1980s. Distinguished by its three-seat arrangement and Swiss construction quality.
Specifications
- The Dätwyler Aero Tiga has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 254 km/h (158 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1983, the Aero Tiga was designed by MD Flugzeugbau (Max Dätwyler) in Switzerland as a high-performance three-seat tourer. The composite construction and retractable undercarriage gave it excellent performance for a light general aviation aircraft.
Variants
Limited production; minor equipment variants only.
Where you'll see it
Used as a private touring aircraft in Europe.
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