OMA SUD Skycar
OMA SUD · Italy · first flew 2007 · light aircraft
The OMA SUD Skycar is an Italian five-seat twin-engined pusher monoplane designed and built by OMA SUD SpA of Capua. It was intended for both the general aviation and military markets.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Two pusher engines mounted on the trailing edge of the wing
- Twin vertical tails carrying a single high-mounted horizontal stabiliser
- High-wing monoplane with a five-seat cabin
The Skycar is a high-wing twin with its two engines at the trailing edge of the wing, driving pusher propellers. It has twin vertical tails joined by a high-mounted single horizontal stabiliser.
Specifications
- The OMA SUD Skycar has a length of 8.92 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew on 21 December 2007 and was shown to the public at the 2009 Paris Air Show. It was issued with a European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certificate on 8 January 2010 and an FAA Type Certificate on 14 March 2011.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built. It is powered by two Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 piston engines of 149 kW each.
Where you'll see it
The Skycar was certified for general aviation use in Europe and the United States. It was first shown in public at the Paris Air Show in 2009.
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