Issoire APM 20 Lionceau
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Original source: Own work (Photo personnelle) Author Willy Henderickx Berck-sur-mer (LFAM)
Author: Willy Henderickx Berck-sur-mer (LFAM)

The APM 20 Lionceau is a two-seat very light aircraft manufactured by the French manufacturer Issoire Aviation. Despite its classic appearance it is entirely built from composite materials especially carbon fibers. Designed by Philippe Moniot and certified in 1999 this very light (400 kg empty 634 kg loaded) and economical (80 PS engine) aircraft is primarily intended to be used to learn to fly but also to travel with a relatively high cruise speed (113 knots).

Made by Issoire Aviation.

Issoire APM 20 Lionceau is the predecessor of the Issoire APM 30 Lion.Issoire APM 40 Simba.

Height Main
2.40 m
Designer
Philippe Moniot
Stall Speed Main
80.0
Length Alt
21
Max Takeoff Weight Main
620.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Height Alt
7
Type Of Prop
Flat-four engine
Endurance
18000.0
Successor
Issoire APM 30 Lion
Issoire APM 40 Simba
Status
Aspect Ratio
8
Capacity
1
Airfoil
NACA 63418
Cruise Speed Main
230.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1366.0
Stall Speed More
flaps down
Crew
1
Never Exceed Speed Main
250.0
Span Main
8.66 m
Cruise Speed Alt
8580.0
Area Main
9.50 m²
Cruise Speed More
100800.0
Span Alt
866.1400000000001
Plane Or Copter?
Never Exceed Speed Alt
9300.0
Engine(prop)
Rotax 912
Manufacturer
First Flight
December 1995
Climb Rate Main
3.4 m-s
Power Main
59.6
Number Of Props
1
Stall Speed Alt
3000.0
Climb Rate Alt
669.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Issoire APM 30 Lion
Issoire APM 40 Simba
Length Main
6.60 m
Area Alt
102.3
Empty Weight Main
380.0
Power Alt
79.9 hp
Empty Weight Alt
838.0
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