FOUND “BUSH HAWK XP”€

1996’€“Present

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bush Hawk-XP, designed by Found Aircraft, is a rugged, all-metal "ultimate bush plane" renowned for its versatility, operating equally well on wheels, floats, or skis.
  • It is certified under Canadian and U.S. regulations (AWM 523 and 14 CFR Part 23) for general utility, including carrying passengers and freight in day and night VFR and IFR conditions.
  • Powered by a 300-hp engine, it offers strong performance with a cruise speed of 145 kts, a range of 880 nm, and a quick takeoff roll of 750'.
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STANDARD DATA: Seats 5. Gross wt. 3,500. Empty wt. 1975. Engine 300-hp IO-540-L1C5.
PERFORMANCE: Cruise 145 kts. Stall 52 KCAS. Initial climb rate 1,120 fpm. Range 880 nm. Ceiling 18,000. Takeoff
roll 750′.

The Bush Hawk-XP, designed and manufactured by Found Aircraft, is perhaps the ultimate bush plane. Variants are equally at home on floats or skis as on wheel. It is certified to Canadian Regulation AWM 523 and U.S. 14 CFR Part 23 regulations to carry passengers and freight in day and night VFR and IFR conditions. The Bush Hawk-XP is a rugged, all-metal, high cantilever wing, single-engine airplane equipped with a tail wheel landing gear and designed for general utility purposes.

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