Osprey 2
Osprey (homebuilt) · United States · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The Osprey 2, also known as the Pereira Osprey 2 after its designer, is an amphibious sport aircraft designed for homebuilding. Plans have been sold since the mid-1970s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Flying-boat hull
- Single pusher engine
- Amphibious sport aircraft
Look for a small amphibious flying boat with a mid-mounted wing and a single pusher engine.
Specifications
- The Osprey 2 has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
George Pereira designed the Osprey 2 to address the lack of a passenger seat and the inability to operate from dry land on his Osprey I. A series of modifications begun in January 1972 became a complete redesign, and the Osprey 2 flew in April 1973.
Variants
The Osprey 2 is a redesign of the earlier Osprey I rather than a modification of it.
Where you'll see it
More than 500 Osprey 2 aircraft had been built by 2009. It carries a pilot and one passenger, powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320.
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