OMA SUD Redbird
OMA Sud · Italy · first flew 2012 · light aircraft
The OMA SUD Redbird is an Italian two-seat composite light-sport aircraft from OMA Sud. It was introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2012.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing carbon fibre airframe
- Side-by-side two-seat cockpit
- Fixed tricycle landing gear
Look for a sleek low-wing carbon fibre two-seater with side-by-side seating and fixed tricycle gear.
Specifications
- The OMA SUD Redbird has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The aircraft first flew in early 2012, but by 2015 manufacturing arrangements had not been finalised and production had not commenced.
Variants
The airframe was designed to accommodate retractable gear. The European version was intended to offer fixed or retractable gear, while the US light-sport version would have fixed gear.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS or Rotax 912iS, or a Fiat automotive diesel engine. A 2015 review described it as elegant and usually roomy.
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