Bücker Bü 180 Student
Bücker Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Bücker Bü 180 Student was a 1930s German two-seat sporting and training monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fabric-covered fuselage with a single inline engine |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed tailskid undercarriage
- Fabric-covered fuselage with a single inline engine
- Small two-seat sporting and training aircraft with a wooden wing
A small low-wing two-seater with a fixed tailskid undercarriage and an inline engine.
Specifications
- The Bücker Bü 180 Student has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.5 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was one of several designs that followed the German Air Ministry's January 1937 call for a Volksflugzeug. The prototype flew in 1937.
Variants
The Bü 180A had a 50 hp Zündapp engine and the Bü 180B a 60 hp Walter Mikron II. A Bü 180C with an 80 hp Bücker Bü M700 was proposed.
Where you'll see it
A small number were built for civilian use. One was restored and given to the Quax-Verein flying club in 2016.
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