Avibras A-80 Falcão
Avibras · Brazil · first flew 1963 · light aircraft
The Avibras A-80 Falcão was a two-seat light training aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer Avibras. It was designed by José Carlos de Sousa.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.04 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor engine in the nose
- Two-seat light trainer layout
Look for a small low-wing monoplane with one nose-mounted Continental engine and two seats, about 7 metres long.
Specifications
- The Avibras A-80 Falcão has a length of 7.04 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.36 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype made its first flight on 23 October 1963 and was photographed at São José dos Campos that year. It was powered by a single Continental C65-8F engine.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, so there were no production variants.
Where you'll see it
The single prototype was the only A-80 built, and it did not enter series production.
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