Aircorp B2-N Bushmaster
Aircorp · Australia · first flew 1989 · light aircraft
The Aircorp B2-N Bushmaster is an Australian prototype light aircraft designed for aerobatic, touring and utility use.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing single-engined light aircraft
- Four-cylinder Lycoming O-235 engine in the nose
- Designed for aerobatic, touring and utility use
A high-wing single with a Lycoming O-235 engine, seating a pilot and one passenger.
Specifications
- The Aircorp B2-N Bushmaster has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype, VH-BOI, first flew on 28 October 1989 with a Norton Aerotor 90 wankel engine, which was changed to a Lycoming O-235 after that flight because certification was delayed.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It did not enter production.
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