Canaero Toucan
Canaero Dynamics Aircraft · Canada · first flew 1983 · light aircraft
The Canaero Toucan is a Canadian high-wing, twin-engine push-pull, twin-boom ultralight kit aircraft with two seats in tandem.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing ultralight with twin booms
- Push-pull pair of engines
- Two seats in tandem
It greatly resembles an ultralight Cessna Skymaster, with twin booms and push-pull engines.
Specifications
- The Canaero Toucan has a length of 5.78 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.73 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 121 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in September 1983 and was introduced in January 1986, powered by two Rotax 277 engines.
Variants
It was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
Canaero Dynamics Aircraft of Rexdale, Ontario produced it from 1983 to the late 1980s, and it was used by private owners.
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