Seabird Seeker
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The Seabird Seeker is a light observation aircraft built by Seabird Aviation Australia Pty Ltd of Australia. 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.
[edit] Specifications (Seabird Seeker ER SB7L-360A)
General characteristics
- Length 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
- Wing span 11.07 m (36 ft 4 in)
- Height of vertical stabiliser 2.03 m (6 ft 7 in)
- Max take-off weight 925 kg (2040 lb)
Performance
- Min Patrol Speed 121 km/h (65 kts)
- Usuable Fuel Capacity 180 litres 47.5 US gal
- Endurance (inc. reserve, min. Patrol Speed 65 kts) 7 h 15 min
- Range 869 km (470 nm)
- Take off run 264 m (870 ft)
- Landing run 198 m (654 ft)
