In May 2020, Bearhawk Aircraft launched the latest addition to its line of kit-built backcountry-ready airplanes with the Model 5—a six-place tailwheel aircraft “designed to fly fast and land slow,” according to a company release on March 1. That news shared that the first four of the Model 5 kits had gone out to customers, with construction already begun in some cases. The Model B saw two more first flights as well, with owners completing kits and getting them into the air in Idaho and California.
Bearhawk Model 5 Kits Ship, Model Bs Take First Flights
Key Takeaways:
- Bearhawk Aircraft has launched its new six-place Model 5 kit, expanding its backcountry-ready tailwheel aircraft line to include 2-, 4-, and 6-seat options, with the Model 5 boasting a 160 mph cruise speed and 3,000 lbs gross weight.
- Recent first flights of the Model B kit by customers highlighted its superior performance, speed (e.g., 155 mph true airspeed), and capacity compared to other aircraft like the Cessna 182Q.
- The Model B features significant enhancements, including an improved Riblett 30-413.5 airfoil and weight-saving aluminum components, contributing to better stability, control, and speed, solidifying Bearhawk's reputation for best-in-class speed, STOL capability, and payload capacity.
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