Heuberger Sizzler
Larry Heuberger · United States · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Heuberger Sizzler is a low-wing, tricycle-gear homebuilt aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.27 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Tricycle undercarriage
- Single Lycoming O-290-D engine
It is a compact low-wing monoplane with tricycle landing gear.
Specifications
- The Heuberger Sizzler has a length of 6.27 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.59 m (18 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Continental Air Lines engineer Larry Heuberger and first flew on 18 September 1957.
Variants
The Sizzler II was a variant widened for two seats side by side, with an integrated leading-edge wet wing and a larger stabilizer. The original had a 125 hp Lycoming O-290-D.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a sport aeroplane for a pilot and one passenger.
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