Wassmer WA-80 Piranha
Wassmer · France · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The Wassmer WA-80 Piranha was a French two-seat low-wing cabin monoplane trainer designed and built by Société Wassmer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cabin monoplane
- Two-seat trainer with enclosed cabin
- Single 100 hp flat-four engine in the nose
It is a low-wing monoplane with a two-seat enclosed cabin and a single flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Wassmer WA-80 Piranha has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a scaled-down version of the company's WA-50 four-seater, built on the same construction. The prototype, F-WVKR, first flew in November 1975 powered by a 100 hp Rolls-Royce Continental O-200 engine.
Variants
The WA-80 had a 100 hp Rolls-Royce Continental O-200-A engine, six built. The WA-81 added a third rear seat, 18 built.
Where you'll see it
Wassmer appointed a receiver and suspended production in 1977 after 25 had been built.
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