Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth
Fisher Flying Products · Canada · first flew 1994 · light aircraft
The Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth is a Canadian single-engined biplane kit aircraft designed for construction by amateur builders. The designation indicates that it is 80% of the size of the de Havilland Tiger Moth that inspired it.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Biplane kit aircraft built at 80% of the size of the de Havilland Tiger Moth
- Conventional (tailwheel) landing gear
- Single tractor engine, a Norton AE 100R rotary
A small tailwheel biplane that looks like a scaled-down Tiger Moth, with a wingspan of 7.02 metres and a length of 5.8 metres.
Specifications
- The Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth has a length of 5.8 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.02 m (23 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1994 and entered the market the same year. Fisher Flying Products was originally based in Edgeley, North Dakota, and is now located in Woodbridge, Ontario.
Variants
The aircraft carries a pilot and one passenger, with a 590 lb (268 kg) useful load, using a 100 hp Norton AE 100R engine.
Where you'll see it
By 2011, 24 had been built.
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