Seabird Seeker
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| Seeker at Bundaberg Airport | |
| Role | Light observation monoplane |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Seabird Aviation Australia/ Seabird Aviation Jordan |
| First flight | 1 October 1989 (SB5) |
| Primary user | Royal Jordanian Air Force |
The Seabird Seeker is a light observation aircraft built by Seabird Aviation Australia Pty Ltd of Australia and Seabird Aviation Jordan . The company markets the aircraft as a low cost alternative to observation helicopters, for the military and civilian sectors. Roles that the company market the aircraft for include pipeline inspection, coast watch, environmental duties, aerial photography and security. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-360 engine.
The Seabird Seeker has had some export success, and is operated by the new (post 2003 invasion) Iraqi Air Force.
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[edit] Specifications (Seabird Seeker ER SB7L-360A)
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 23 ft 0 in (7.01 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft 4 in (11.07 m)
- Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
- Empty weight: 1301 lb (590 kg)
- Gross weight: 1997 lb (897 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-B2C, 160 hp (119 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 129 mph (207 km/h)
- Range: 517 miles (832 km)
Armament
- 2 × underwing hardpoints
[edit] References
[edit] Notes
- ^ Taylor 1996, p. 381
[edit] Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85733 1981 1.
