SIPA S.1000 Coccinelle
Société Industrielle Pour l'Aéronautique · France · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The SIPA S.1000 Coccinelle (Ladybird) was a small French two-seat light aircraft first flown in 1955, notable for its very compact dimensions and side-by-side seating.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Tiny French two-seat light aircraft
- Side-by-side seating in compact enclosed cabin
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
Extremely small and compact even by light aircraft standards; the side-by-side cabin gives it a wider-than-expected fuselage relative to its short length.
Specifications
- The SIPA S.1000 Coccinelle has a length of 5.44 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
SIPA (Société Industrielle Pour l'Aéronautique) designed the Coccinelle as an economical club and touring aircraft in the post-war French light aviation revival. The design was clean and modern for its time, with a tricycle undercarriage. Production was limited.
Variants
A small number of variants with differing engines were evaluated, but the type did not achieve large-scale production.
Where you'll see it
The Coccinelle served with French aero clubs and private owners in the late 1950s.
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