SITAR GY-100 Bagheera
SITAR · France · first flew 1967 · light aircraft
The SITAR GY-100 Bagheera was a four-seat light aircraft designed by Yves Gardan and built in France in the late 1960s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Fully enclosed four-seat cabin in a 2+2 layout
A low-wing, cantilever monoplane of conventional layout with a fixed tricycle undercarriage, all-metal construction and a fully enclosed cabin.
Specifications
- The SITAR GY-100 Bagheera has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 20 or 21 December 1967 and was granted type certification in 1971. It was powered by a 135 hp Lycoming O-320.
Variants
Only two examples were built.
Where you'll see it
Gardan hoped to market it through his company SITAR, but with the oil crisis looming and after the prototype disintegrated in flight he abandoned development.
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