Jurca MJ-54 Silas
Association Tegas · France · first flew 1997 · light aircraft
The Jurca MJ-54 Silas is a two-seat light touring cargo aircraft designed by Marcel Jurca to enable a small car to be transported along with the pilot and passenger.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing light aircraft
- Single Lycoming engine of 250 hp
- Designed to carry a small car along with the pilot and passenger
Look for a high-wing single-engined light aircraft with an unusually large cargo space.
Specifications
- The Jurca MJ-54 Silas has a length of 9 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 30 April 1997 and was built by Association Tegas. It was powered by a 250 hp Lycoming engine.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
The project was abandoned after the single aircraft was built.
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