Boisavia B-80 Chablis
Société Boisavia · France · first flew 1950 · light aircraft
The Boisavia B-80 Chablis was a French four-seat light touring aircraft of the early 1950s, produced in small numbers by the artisanal manufacturer Société Boisavia. It was part of the post-war French light aviation revival.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French four-seat low-wing touring monoplane of 1950
- All-wood construction typical of small French post-war manufacturers
- Retractable or fixed undercarriage depending on variant
A conventional low-wing four-seat monoplane of typical early-1950s French styling — closely comparable to contemporaries such as the SIPA and Wassmer designs of the same era.
Specifications
- The Boisavia B-80 Chablis has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Typical crew: 1 plus 3 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
First flown in 1950, the Chablis was a modest competitor in the busy French light aircraft market of the period. Boisavia was a small manufacturer and the B-80 was produced in very limited numbers before the company ceased operations.
Variants
A small number of examples were completed; no significantly different variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Used by French private owners and aero clubs in the 1950s; extremely rare survivor type.
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