SME Aero Tiga
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Author: M Radzi Desa

The SME Aero Tiga originally the Dätwyler MD-3 Swiss Trainer is a trainer aircraft developed in Switzerland through the 1960s and 70s and which first flew in 1983.

The SME Aero Tiga, originally the Dätwyler MD-3 Swiss Trainer is a trainer aircraft developed in Switzerland through the 1960s and 70s, and which first flew in 1983.1

Made by DätwylerSME Aviation.

Empty Weight Lb
1477
Wing Area Sqm
15
Eng 1 Type
Lycoming O-320-D2A
Max Speed Mph
158
Cruise Speed Kmh
228
Cruise Speed Mph
142
Eng 1 Kw
119
Aspect Ratio
7
Span In
9
Gross Weight Lb
2028
Crew
Two
pilot and instructor
Climb Rate Ftmin
1102
Empty Weight Kg
670
Gross Weight Kg
920
Height In
7
Range Km
919
Endurance Min
10
Endurance H
4
Climb Rate Ms
6
Manufacturer
Dätwyler
SME Aviation
Range Miles
571
First Flight
12
Max Speed Kmh
254
Height Ft
9
Span Ft
32
Wing Area Sqft
162
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
10
Length Ft
23
Height M
3
Eng 1 Hp
160
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
3
Length M
7
Category
Low wing aircraft
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft
Swiss civil trainer aircraft 1980-1989

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