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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