Found FBA-2 Bush Hawk
Found Aircraft Canada · Canada · first flew 1960 · light aircraft
The Found FBA-2 Bush Hawk is a rugged Canadian high-wing utility aircraft designed for bush operations from unprepared strips, floats, and tundra tires.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- high-wing bush plane
- wide-track fixed undercarriage for rough strips
- four-to-five seat cabin
Resembles the Cessna 185 family in its general layout but has a slightly wider cabin and more pronounced wing strut brace geometry. The wide-set undercarriage legs and blunt nose are characteristic.
Specifications
- The Found FBA-2 Bush Hawk has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.2 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1+4.
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History
Found Aircraft Canada developed the FBA-2 in the late 1950s from earlier Found Brothers Aviation designs, producing a practical backcountry transport with strong fixed undercarriage and good load-carrying. The type went through several iterations as Found Aircraft and later Found Brothers Aviation revised the design.
Variants
The FBA-2C1 is the principal certified production variant; a turbine-powered Bush Hawk XP using a Walter M601 engine was also developed.
Where you'll see it
Used by Canadian bush operators, air taxi firms, and private owners across the northern Canadian wilderness from the 1960s onward.
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