IAC Mamba
International Aircraft Corporation · Australia · first flew 1989 · light aircraft
The IAC Mamba is an Australian two-seat light aircraft designed and built by the Melbourne Aircraft Corporation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat light cabin monoplane
- High-wing layout
- Single Lycoming O-235 flat-four engine
Look for a small Australian high-wing two-seat cabin monoplane with a single piston engine.
Specifications
- The IAC Mamba has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.68 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 25 January 1989 as the MAC Mamba. In 1990 the company changed its name to the International Aircraft Corporation.
Variants
The Mamba was designed by Jess Smith, and development was supported by the Australian government.
Where you'll see it
It was intended for leisure, training and agricultural use. A 116 hp Lycoming O-235-N2C powers it.
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