Issoire APM 40 Simba
Issoire Aviation · France · first flew 2009 · light aircraft
The APM 40 Simba is a four-seat light aircraft from the French maker Issoire Aviation. It is built entirely from carbon-fibre reinforced polymers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Four-seat low-wing monoplane built entirely of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer
- Single tractor engine with fixed tricycle landing gear
- Larger derivative of the two-seat APM 20 Lionceau with the same 8.66 m span
It resembles the Lionceau scaled up, with a low wing, a single nose propeller and fixed tricycle gear. Its span is the same 8.66 m but the fuselage is longer.
Specifications
- The Issoire APM 40 Simba has a length of 7.7 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.66 m (28 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first flight took place on 19 May 2009, and the aircraft made its public debut at the Paris Air Show in June 2009. It is a derivative of the two-seat APM 20 Lionceau and the three-seat APM 30 Lion.
Variants
The APM 40 Simba uses a Continental IO-240F engine. The APM 41 Simba 915iS, powered by a Rotax 915iS, was scheduled to enter service in the first quarter of 2017.
Where you'll see it
It is a civil touring and utility light aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,000 kg and a cruise speed of about 220 km/h.
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- Issoire APM 20 Lionceau
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- Gulfstream G650
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