SIPA S.300
Société Industrielle Pour l'Aéronautique · France · first flew 1954 · light aircraft
The SIPA S.300 was a French two-seat advanced training monoplane of the mid-1950s, designed for aerobatic and advanced pilot training for the French armed forces. SIPA had previously produced licence-built Arado aircraft and postwar trainer designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Mid-1950s French two-seat aerobatic trainer monoplane
- Low-wing design with tandem enclosed cockpits
- French equivalent of the North American T-6 for advanced piston training
A compact low-wing monoplane with a powerful piston engine, tandem enclosed cockpits, and clean tapered wings; the short fuselage and high power-to-weight ratio give it a purposeful appearance similar to other advanced piston trainers of the era.
Specifications
- The SIPA S.300 has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.02 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 360 km/h (224 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Built by the Société Industrielle Pour l'Aéronautique in the early 1950s, the S.300 was developed as a successor to earlier SIPA trainer types. It was evaluated by the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) as an advanced trainer, though it faced competition from jet trainers that were entering service at the same time. A small number were built.
Variants
The S.300 was the primary variant; related SIPA types include the S.200 Minijet, which was a jet-powered design.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the French Armée de l'Air but not adopted in significant numbers; the transition to jet trainers limited demand for advanced piston types in the mid-1950s.
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- SIPA S.200 Minijet
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