Moniot APM 40 Simba
Rex Composites APM 40 Simba
Issoire APM 40 Simba / APM 41 Simba / APM 50 Nala / APM 51 Cheelaar
![]() Designed by Philippe Moniot, the 2009 APM 40 Simba: prototype was built by Rex Composites. It is a derivative of the 2-seater APM 20 Lionceau and 3-seater APM 30 Lion.
The Issoire APM 40 Simba is a four-seat light aircraft manufactured by Issoire Aviation. It is entirely built from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers. The aircraft's first flight was on 19 May 2009, and it made its public debut at the Paris Air Show in June 2009.
![]() The 2017 APM 41 Simba is the APM 40 re-powered with a 140 hp Rotax 915iS.
The APM 50 Nala is an aerobatic derivative of the APM 41.
The APM 51 Cheelaar is a multi-purpose APM 41 derivative intended for surveillance, training, etc.
APM 40
Engine: Teledyne Continental Motors IO-240F, 93 kW (125 hp)
Wingspan: 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in)
Length: 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in)
Empty weight: 490 kg (1,080 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Cruise speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
Range: 700 km (430 mi, 380 nmi)
Crew: 1
Capacity: 3 passengers
APM 41 Simba
Engine: Rotax 915iS, 140 hp
Wingspan: 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in)
APM 50 Nala
APM 51 Cheelaar ![]() Issoire APM-40 Simba
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