CEA-309 Mehari
CEA · Brazil · first flew 2009 · light aircraft
The CEA-309 Mehari is a Brazilian single-seat, monoplane sports aircraft developed by CEA.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Welded steel tube fuselage with a Lycoming engine and MT-Propeller three-blade propeller |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing sports monoplane
- T-tail
- Welded steel tube fuselage with a Lycoming engine and MT-Propeller three-blade propeller
A small single-seat monoplane sports aircraft with a fuselage of welded steel tube. The wing and empennage were first made of wood for aerodynamic testing.
Specifications
- The CEA-309 Mehari has a length of 5.87 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The project started in 2003 with the participation of numerous engineers and students. The wing and tail were first made of wood for aerodynamic testing. The first flight took place at Conselheiro Lafaiete on 5 August 2009.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
Its load limits are plus or minus 11 g, with a 210 hp four-cylinder Lycoming engine.
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