Edgley / Optica Aerospace / Brooklands Aircraft EA7 / OA-7 Optica
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EA7 / OA-7 Optica
Observation Aircraft
The Edgley EA7 Optica is a single-engine three-seat light observation and touring aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Edgley Aircraft, later Optica Industries and finally Brooklands Aerospace.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Lycoming TO-360 | |
| Engine Power | 156 kW | 209 hp |
| Speed | 204 km/h | 110 kts 127 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.267 m | 14.000 ft |
| Range | 1.046 km | 565 NM 650 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 850 kg | 1.874 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 1.236 kg | 2.725 lbs |
| Wing Span | 12,00 m | 39,4 ft |
| Wing Area | 15,8 m² | 170 ft² |
| Length | 8,15 m | 26,7 ft |
| Height | 2,31 m | 7,6 ft |
| First Flight | 14.12.1979 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | ca. 25 | |
| Data for (Version) | Edgley EA7 Optica | |
Remarks
The engine of the EA7 drives a five-bladed fixed-pitch ducted fan, which makes the Optica to one of the quitest motor powered aircraft.
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