NAU Black-headed Gull
Nanchang Aviation University · China · first flew 2011 · light aircraft
The NAU Black-headed Gull is a Chinese two-seat, high-wing ultralight built by Nanchang Aviation University.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Short fuselage of under 6 m |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing two-seat ultralight
- Rotax flat-four engine driving a three-bladed propeller
- Short fuselage of under 6 m
A small high-wing two-seater with a span of about 8.5 m and a length of about 6 m.
Specifications
- The NAU Black-headed Gull has a length of 5.955 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.465 m (28 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was first flown between 8 and 12 June 2011. It is powered by a 73.5 kW Rotax flat-four engine driving a three-bladed propeller.
Variants
The Black-headed Gull has a cantilever rectangular wing with Fowler-type flaps and a T-tail, and at least two examples were completed.
Where you'll see it
At least two examples have been built.
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