Lefebvre MP.205 Busard
Robert Lefebvre (homebuilt) · France · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The Lefebvre MP.205 Busard (French for "Harrier") was a single-seat racing aircraft built in France in 1975 and marketed for homebuilding.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Streamlined low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Single-seat racer with a span of only 6 m
A streamlined, conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage, 5.35 m long.
Specifications
- The Lefebvre MP.205 Busard has a length of 5.35 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Its design was adapted from the Lefebvre MP-204 Busard, itself derived from the Max Plan PF.204 Busard conceived to attempt a world airspeed record in the under 500 kg class in 1949. The prototype was built by the designer with help from students at the Albert Camus technical school of Rouen.
Variants
Compared with the MP.204 it was lightened and simplified for construction by amateurs. Provision was made for either an aero engine or a Volkswagen automotive engine.
Where you'll see it
The prototype was powered by a 90 hp Continental C90 engine and had a maximum speed of 290 km/h.
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