History:
The Bowdler Supercat was a single-seat low wing monoplane marketed by Bowdler Aviation Inc of Beavercreek, Ohio. It was introduced to the market at the 1994 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Oshkosh Airventure event in Wisconsin, USA and won the Grand Champion Light Plane trophy.
It was constructed of wood and was simple to build, having a tailwheel undercarriage. It was constructed from plans and a small number were imported and built in this region. The type has also been known as the Wicks Bobcat and Supercat, and the First Strike Supercat.
Country of origin:
France
Description:
Medium range bomber
Power Plant:
One 31-kw (42-hp) Rotax 447 engine.
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 8.32 m (27 ft 3 in)
- Length: 4.81 m (15 ft 8 in)
- Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 3 in)
- Max speed: 137 km/h (85 mph)
- Cruising speed: 113 km/h (70 mph)
- Stalling speed: 43 km/h (27 mph)
- Range: 225 km (140 miles)
- Service ceiling: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
- Empty weight: 147 kg (325 lb)
- Loaded: 295 kg (650 lb)
Further information:
Photograph: A Bowdler Aviation SuperCat at Oshkosh in Wisconsin USA (David C Eyre)
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