Edgley EA-7 Optica is a British light short takeoff and landing aircraft designed for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance. Developed as an alternative to light helicopters. The first flight took place in 1979; serial production continued intermittently from 1983 to 1990, with a total of 21 aircraft built.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Length 26.4ft (8.0m)
- Height 8.6ft (2.6m)
- Empty Weight 7,238lbs (3,283kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,522lbs (3,865kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 7.911
- Wing Loading 75.4lbs/ft2 (368.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 113.0ft2 (10.5m2)
- Drag Points 5406
Parts
- Number of Parts 83
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 341
