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WA-80 Piranha
Société Wassmer · France · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Wassmer WA-80 Piranha is a French two-seat low-wing cabin monoplane trainer designed and built by Société Wassmer. Based on the same construction as the company's WA-50 four-seater, the WA-80 was a scaled down version. The prototype, registered F-WVKR, first flew in November 1975 powered by a 100 hp Rolls-Royce Continental O-200 engine. Wassmer appointed a receiver and suspended production in 1977 after 25 had been built.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- France
- Manufacturer
- Société Wassmer
- Service Entry
- 1975
- Produced
- 25
- Engine
- 1× air-cooled flat-four engine
- Thrust / Power
- 100 hp
- Length (ft)
- 25
- Wingspan (ft)
- 31
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1102
- MTOW (lb)
- 1764
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 13123
- Range (mi)
- 435
- Max Speed (mph)
- 149