Gippsland GA200 Fatman
GippsAero · Australia · first flew 1990 · light aircraft
The Gippsland GA200 Fatman is a low-wing, single-engine agricultural aircraft built by GippsAero.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.48 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing single-engine agricultural aircraft
- Lycoming IO-540 engine in the nose
- Hopper capacity of 776 litres
A 250 hp Lycoming IO-540 powers it, and the hopper holds 776 litres.
Specifications
- The Gippsland GA200 Fatman has a length of 7.48 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.93 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1990 and was introduced in March 1991.
Variants
Trainer versions carry a passenger, student or assistant and have a 726 litre hopper.
Where you'll see it
It is used as a light agricultural aircraft.
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