AeroLites Bearcat
AeroLites · United States · first flew 1984 · light aircraft
The AeroLites Bearcat is an American amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by AeroLites of Welsh, Louisiana.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing
- Single-seat light aircraft
- Single Rotax 447 engine in tractor configuration
It is a parasol-wing aircraft with a single tractor engine.
Specifications
- The AeroLites Bearcat has a length of 5.33 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 113 km/h (70 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was introduced in 1984 and is powered by a 40 hp Rotax 447 two-stroke engine.
Variants
It is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
It was still in production in 2012.
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