CAB GY-30 Supercab
Constructions Aéronautiques du Béarn · France · first flew 1954 · light aircraft
The CAB GY-30 Supercab was a two-seat light aircraft built in France in 1954. It was a further development of the CAB Minicab.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small low-wing monoplane developed from the CAB Minicab
- Manually retractable undercarriage
- Slotted flaps in place of the Minicab split flaps
A Continental C90 powered low-wing light aircraft with retractable undercarriage and a short 8.2 metre span.
Specifications
- The CAB GY-30 Supercab has a length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 275 km/h (171 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Yves Gardan designed it, having previously worked for SIPA. The first flight was on 5 February 1954.
Variants
Compared with the Minicab it had a more powerful engine, a greater wingspan, a manually retractable undercarriage and slotted flaps. SIPA later developed the design into the SIPA 1000.
Where you'll see it
CAB built seven examples before the rights were sold to SIPA. Only three of the SIPA variant were produced, owing to a downturn in the light aircraft market.
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