Jeffair Barracuda
Jeffair · United States · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The Jeffair Barracuda is a high-performance sporting monoplane developed in the United States in the 1970s and marketed for homebuilding. It was designed and built by Geoffrey Siers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane of wooden construction
- Retractable tricycle undercarriage
- Side-by-side seating for two
Look for a low-wing wooden homebuilt with a three-piece wing, retractable tricycle gear and two seats side by side.
Specifications
- The Jeffair Barracuda has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.54 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 351 km/h (218 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Siers set out to design a fast, aerobatic two-seater with the range for long cross-country flights, taking inspiration for its plywood-covered wooden construction from the de Havilland Mosquito. The prototype first flew on 29 June 1975 and won the prize for Most Outstanding New Design at the 1976 EAA Fly-in.
Variants
The prototype was powered by a 260 hp Lycoming O-540-E4B5 and plans were sold for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
Around 150 sets of plans had been sold by 1977. The retractable landing gear came from a Piper PA-24 Comanche.
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