Trago Mills SAH-1
Trago Mills · United Kingdom · first flew 1983 · light aircraft
The Trago Mills SAH-1 was a British two-seat light trainer developed in the early 1980s with backing from the Cornish retail company Trago Mills, intended to compete with American light trainers in the European market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- British two-seat trainer with a distinctive T-tail, funded by Cornish retailer Trago Mills
- Low-wing monoplane intended as a Cessna 152 replacement for flying schools
- Only a handful built before the project ran out of funding
Clean low-wing monoplane with a T-tail, side-by-side two-seat cockpit under a prominent bubble canopy, a nose-mounted flat-four engine, and a fixed tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Trago Mills SAH-1 has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.23 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in August 1983, the SAH-1 was designed to offer improved performance and economy over the Cessna 152. Despite promising handling qualities, the project attracted insufficient orders and production funding dried up after a small number of aircraft were completed.
Variants
The SAH-1 was produced in a single variant; no development series was completed.
Where you'll see it
A very small number of SAH-1s were registered in the United Kingdom; the project did not reach significant operational use.
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