Chasle YC-100 Hirondelle
Chasle · France · first flew 1985 · light aircraft
The Chasle YC-100 Hirondelle (Swallow) is a French single-seat microlight designed in the 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat microlight
- High-wing layout
- Single pusher engine
It is a small high-wing pusher microlight powered by a König SC 430 engine.
Specifications
- The Chasle YC-100 Hirondelle has a length of 5.43 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.3 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Yves Chasle and first flew on 1 May 1985.
Variants
It was supplied as plans for home construction.
Where you'll see it
It is a homebuilt microlight with a maximum take-off weight of 210 kg.
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