St-Just Cyclone
St-Just Aviation · Canada · first flew 1992 · light aircraft
The St-Just Cyclone, also called the Cyclone 180, is a Canadian homebuilt aircraft designed and produced by St-Just Aviation of Quebec.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing layout
- Single Continental O-470 engine at the nose
- Developed from the Cessna 180
It is a high-wing aircraft with a single nose-mounted engine and room for three passengers.
Specifications
- The St-Just Cyclone has a length of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.58 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 274 km/h (170 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Cessna 180, first flew in 1992 and is powered by a six-cylinder Continental O-470 engine.
Variants
The Cyclone was later developed into the higher gross weight St-Just Super-Cyclone, which superseded it in production.
Where you'll see it
At least 26 were built. In 2021 the rights to the Cyclone were acquired by Bushliner Aircraft LLC.
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