CERVA CE.43 Guépard
CERVA · France · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The CERVA CE.43 Guépard was a French four-seat light aircraft developed by the Consortium Européen de Réalisation et de Ventes d'Avions (CERVA) in the early 1970s as an all-metal touring and training aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- French all-metal four-seat touring aircraft of the 1970s
- Low-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Clean cowling with horizontally-opposed engine
A clean, retractable-gear low-wing touring aircraft with a conventional tail; distinguished from its Wassmer ancestors by all-metal construction and a somewhat more angular fuselage profile.
Specifications
- The CERVA CE.43 Guépard has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.74 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 285 km/h (177 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
CERVA was formed to produce the Wassmer WA-40 design in all-metal form; the Guépard represented the mature development of this lineage, offering improved performance over earlier wood-and-fabric predecessors.
Variants
Limited production variants existed with different engine ratings; the type did not achieve large-scale production.
Where you'll see it
Operated mainly by French civil flying clubs and private owners through the 1970s and 1980s.
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