Osprey GP-4
Osprey Aircraft · United States · first flew 1984 · light aircraft
The Osprey GP-4 is an experimental aircraft designed to fly cross country with two passengers 1,770 km at 386 km/h.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor engine, a Lycoming IO-360
- Compact airframe of about 7.3 m span
A single-engined low-wing homebuilt monoplane with an overall length of about 6.5 m.
Specifications
- The Osprey GP-4 has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1984 and was introduced the same year, powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1A engine.
Variants
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co has the rights to distribute kits for the aircraft.
Where you'll see it
The plans are distributed by Osprey Aircraft, and plans were still available in 2015.
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