FOUND “BUSH HAWK XP”€

1996’€“Present

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bush Hawk-XP by Found Aircraft is a rugged, all-metal, high-wing, single-engine "bush plane" known for its versatility with floats, skis, or wheels.
  • It is certified under both Canadian (AWM 523) and U.S. (14 CFR Part 23) regulations for carrying passengers and freight in day/night VFR and IFR conditions.
  • Designed for general utility purposes, this aircraft features a tailwheel landing gear, emphasizing its robustness for challenging environments.
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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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