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The Issoire Silène was a sailplane produced in France in the 1970s and early 1980s intended primarily as a trainer. It was a conventional design of fibreglass construction in versions with fixed or retractable monowheel undercarriage. The aircraft featured side-by-side seating for two with the seats slightly staggered in order to minimise fuselage width. French certification was obtained on 3 February 1978 and production began shortly thereafter at the rate of two aircraft per month.

The Issoire Silène was a sailplane produced in France in the 1970s and early 1980s, intended primarily as a trainer.1

Made by CERVAIssoire-AviationSiren SA.

Empty Weight Lb
705
Wing Area Sqm
18
First Flight
2
Aspect Ratio
18
Glide Ratio
38
Span In
1
Gross Weight Lb
1190
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
6
Crew
Two
pilot and instructor
Empty Weight Kg
320
Gross Weight Kg
540
Height In
11
Sink Rate Ftmin
116
Manufacturer
CERVA
Issoire-Aviation
Siren SA
Max Speed Mph
152
Max Speed Kmh
245
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
59
National Origin
France
Wing Area Sqft
194
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
18
Length Ft
26
Height M
2
Length In
1
Length M
8
Category
French sailplanes 1970-1979

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