MBB 223 Flamingo
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The MBB 223 Flamingo was a light aircraft developed in West Germany in the 1960s in response to a competition for a standard trainer for the country's aeroclubs. Designed by SIAT it was a conventional low-wing monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage. The cockpit was enclosed by a large bubble canopy. SIAT had not undertaken much production of the type before the firm was acquired by MBB in 1970. Eventually the new owners transferred production to CASA in Spain.

Made by EADS CASAMesserschmitt-Bölkow-BlohmSiebel.

Empty Weight Lb
1510
Wing Area Sqm
12
Eng 1 Type
Avco Lycoming IO-360-C1B
First Flight
1
Ceiling Ft
12300
Eng 1 Kw
149
Span In
2
Gross Weight Lb
2315
Crew
Two
pilot and instructor
Empty Weight Kg
685
Gross Weight Kg
1050
Height In
10
Range Km
1150
Manufacturer
EADS CASA
Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm
Siebel
Range Miles
717
Max Speed Mph
152
Max Speed Kmh
243
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
27
Wing Area Sqft
124
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
8
Length Ft
24
Height M
3
Ceiling M
3750
Eng 1 Hp
200
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
4
Length M
7
Category
German civil trainer aircraft 1960-1969

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