Bearhawk 5
Bearhawk Aircraft · United States · first flew 2020 · light aircraft
The Bearhawk 5 is a five-to-six seat American amateur-built aircraft designed by Bob Barrows.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing
- Single six-cylinder engine in the nose
- Five-to-six seat cabin
A high-wing utility aircraft with a span of 10.36 m and a three-blade propeller.
Specifications
- The Bearhawk 5 has a length of 7.77 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Bearhawk 4-Place Model B and first flew on 3 May 2020.
Variants
It is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
It is in production and uses a 315 hp Lycoming IO-580. Its maximum speed is about 180 mph (290 km/h).
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