Tisserand Hydroplum
Tisserand · France · first flew 1983 · light aircraft
The Tisserand Hydroplum is a small amphibious aircraft with a single pusher engine, built in France in the 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small amphibious ultralight
- High-wing monoplane
- Single pusher engine
A small single-seat high-wing amphibian with a pusher engine.
Specifications
- The Tisserand Hydroplum has a length of 5.9 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.25 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in late September 1983 as a single-seat, high-wing monoplane.
Variants
It was developed into a two-seat biplane for production in kit form as the SMAN Petrel.
Where you'll see it
Three Hydroplums were built, and some 60 French Petrel kits.
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