Slingsby T67 Firefly
Slingsby · United Kingdom · first flew 1981 · glider
The Slingsby T67 Firefly is a single-engine side-by-side two-seat piston trainer with sleek, glider-like lines derived from the Fournier RF-6.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Blown bubble canopy, side-by-side seats
- Sleek glider-like lines
- Low tapered dihedral wing
Look for the blown bubble canopy over side-by-side seating, the smooth composite lines with a slim fuselage, and a low tapered wing with noticeable dihedral above fixed tricycle gear.
Specifications
- The Slingsby T67 Firefly has a length of 7.55 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.59 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 281 km/h (175 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (side-by-side).
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Slingsby developed the T67 from the wooden Fournier RF-6, with the first Slingsby aircraft flying in 1981 and glass-reinforced plastic composite versions following soon after. Progressively more powerful engines were fitted for military basic and aerobatic training roles.
Variants
The range spans the early wooden T67A through the composite T67B/C and the more powerful aerobatic T67M Firefly military trainer marks used for elementary and screening training.
Where you'll see it
The Firefly served UK military flying training, including RAF and Royal Navy elementary flying schools and Joint Elementary Flying Training, giving it a strong British service pedigree.
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