Bearhawk LSA
Bob Barrows / Bearhawk Aircraft · United States · first flew 2012 · light aircraft
The Bearhawk LSA is an American two-seat side-by-side light sport homebuilt aircraft designed by Bob Barrows for the US Light Sport Aircraft category, first flown in 2012.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fabric-covered welded steel tube fuselage with aluminium wing structure |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Strut-braced high-wing side-by-side two-seater in the light sport category
- Fabric-covered welded steel tube fuselage with aluminium wing structure
- Taildragger undercarriage with large tundra tire option
A compact high-wing side-by-side two-seater with Bearhawk family fuselage lines; slightly shorter and lighter than the Patrol, with a broader cabin suited to side-by-side seating.
Specifications
- The Bearhawk LSA has a length of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed to complement the larger Bearhawk family while meeting FAA Light Sport Aircraft weight limits, the Bearhawk LSA uses the same fabric-over-steel-tube construction philosophy as its siblings. Plans and kits allow amateur builders to produce an economical and capable STOL trainer or tourer.
Variants
Offered in plans and kit form only; no factory-built certified variant exists.
Where you'll see it
Built and flown by private owners across North America; valued for its docile handling and STOL performance within the Light Sport ruleset.
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