Osprey Osprey 2

The Osprey GP3 Osprey 2 also known as the Pereira GP3 Osprey 2 after its designer is an amphibious sport aircraft designed for homebuilding. Plans have been sold since the mid 1970s. George Pereira designed the Osprey 2 to address the two most frequent criticisms of his Osprey I aircraft: its lack of a passenger seat and its inability to operate from dry land.

Made by Homebuilt aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
970
Wing Area Sqm
12
Designer
George Pereira (aircraft designer)
Eng 1 Type
Lycoming O-320
Cruise Speed Kmh
209
Cruise Speed Mph
130
Eng 1 Kw
112
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
1560
Capacity
1
Number Built
500
Crew
One pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
1000
Empty Weight Kg
440
Gross Weight Kg
707
Height In
Range Km
579
Climb Rate Ms
5
Manufacturer
Homebuilt aircraft
Range Miles
360
First Flight
April 1973
Height Ft
6
Span Ft
26
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
130
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
8
Length Ft
20
Height M
2
Eng 1 Hp
150
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
6
Length M
6
Category
Amphibious aircraft
Homebuilt aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats
United States sport aircraft 1970-1979

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