Buchanan BAC-204 Ozzie Mozzie
Buchanan Aircraft Corporation · Australia · first flew 1990 · light aircraft
The Buchanan BAC-204 Ozzie Mozzie is an Australian two-seat light aircraft designed and built by Buchanan Aircraft Corporation of Queensland for certification to meet JAR-VLA.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-composite mid-wing cantilever monoplane
- Enclosed side-by-side cockpit under a one-piece canopy
- Fixed tricycle landing gear
It has an all-composite structure and is a mid-wing cantilever monoplane with a conventional tail, a fixed tricycle undercarriage and two seats side by side.
Specifications
- The Buchanan BAC-204 Ozzie Mozzie has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 278 km/h (173 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Ozzie Mozzie was launched in May 1987 with construction starting in August 1989. The prototype, registered VH-OZE, first flew on 11 December 1990.
Variants
The prototype is powered by an 80 hp Rotax 912-A1 flat-four piston engine.
Where you'll see it
It was designed to meet JAR-VLA certification requirements.
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