Tétras
Dyn'Aéro · France · first flew 1992 · light aircraft
The Dyn'Aéro Tétras is a French composite side-by-side two-seat light aircraft designed for the ultralight and LSA market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing side-by-side two-seater
- Composite construction French ultralight
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
Low tapered wing with rounded tips; side-by-side cockpit with full bubble canopy; nosewheel undercarriage with wheel fairings typical of composite French ULMs.
Specifications
- The Tétras has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Robert Castel at Dyn'Aéro in Dijon, the Tétras entered the market in the early 1990s as a high-performance ultralight meeting French ULM regulations. Its composite airframe, roomy cockpit, and respectable cruise speed made it popular with European ultralight pilots. It formed the basis for Dyn'Aéro's subsequent MCR series.
Variants
Several engine options were offered; the MCR-01 represented an evolved successor.
Where you'll see it
Sold primarily in France and across Europe; operated by private owners and flying clubs.
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