SGP M-222 Flamingo
Simmering-Graz-Pauker · Austria · first flew 1959 · light aircraft
The SGP M-222 Flamingo was an Austrian two-seat light trainer aircraft produced by Simmering-Graz-Pauker in the late 1950s, designed to provide basic flight training for the Austrian Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Austrian low-wing two-seat light trainer of the late 1950s
- Side-by-side seating with bubble canopy
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage with spatted main wheels
Clean low-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating under a bubble canopy and fixed undercarriage. Its proportions are similar to contemporary European trainers of the era.
Specifications
- The SGP M-222 Flamingo has a length of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.9 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed in Austria in the late 1950s, the Flamingo was one of the few post-war indigenous Austrian aircraft designs. It entered service with the Austrian Air Force (Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte) as a primary trainer.
Variants
Limited production run; no major sub-variants recorded.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Austrian Air Force for primary and basic training in the early 1960s.
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