Seabird Seeker
Seabird Aviation Australia · Australia · first flew 1989 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Seabird Seeker is an Australian light observation and surveillance aircraft designed to provide excellent all-round visibility from a high-wing, twin-boom airframe. It targets maritime patrol, law enforcement, and border surveillance roles.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Helicopter-like glazed cabin with pusher propeller mounted behind it
- Slender single tail boom with conventional fin
- Large glazed cabin for observation duties
The twin-boom tail, high straight wing, and extensively glazed cabin optimised for downward observation are the defining recognition features; the slender fuselage pod is suspended well forward of the booms.
Specifications
- The Seabird Seeker has a length of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.07 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed by Seabird Aviation Australia and first flown in 1989, the Seeker was specifically engineered for aerial observation with a large glazed cabin offering wide fields of view. It attracted interest from several government agencies and was produced in small numbers for patrol and surveillance tasks.
Variants
The SB7L-360A was the primary certified variant; various sensor fit options were offered to different operators for maritime or overland surveillance missions.
Where you'll see it
The Seeker has been operated by customs and border protection agencies in Australia and marketed to overseas customers in patrol and light reconnaissance roles.
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