Trident TR-1 Trigull
Trident Aircraft · Canada · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The Trident TR-1 Trigull is a Canadian amphibious aircraft developed by Trident Aircraft of Burnaby, British Columbia, and later Sidney, British Columbia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.84 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Amphibious flying boat with a hull
- High wing carrying a pusher engine
- Seats a pilot and three passengers
Look for a high-wing amphibian with a boat hull and a single pusher engine above the cabin.
Specifications
- The Trident TR-1 Trigull has a length of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 253 km/h (157 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Republic RC-3 Seabee and first flew on 5 August 1973.
Variants
Only three prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was meant to be supplied ready to fly and certified. The company ran out of capital and ceased operations in 1980; only three prototypes were built, two of them flown.
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