Griffon Lionheart
Griffon Aerospace · United States · first flew 1997 · light aircraft
The Griffon Lionheart is an American single-engined, six-seat biplane designed and produced in kit form for home building by Griffon Aerospace of Harvest, Alabama.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Six-seat biplane
- Biplane wings with negative stagger
- Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial in the nose
A six-seat biplane based on the Beechcraft Staggerwing, with cantilever wings, composite structure and a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial driving a three-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Griffon Lionheart has a length of 8.17 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 27 July 1997. It is powered by a 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine.
Variants
The Lionheart is based on the Beechcraft Staggerwing but has a composite structure and cantilever wings with about 20 percent less area.
Where you'll see it
It is sold as a homebuilt kit. One is displayed in the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tennessee.
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