| FA-200 Aero Subaru | |
|---|---|
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| Fuji FA-200-160 | |
| Role | Civil light aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fuji |
| First flight | 12 August 1965 |
| Introduction | 1968 |
| Produced | 1968–1986 |
| Number built | 275 |
The Fuji FA-200 Aero Subaru is a single-engine piston-powered monoplane built by Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan.
Fuji Heavy Industries began development of a four-seat light aeroplane, the Fuji FA-200 Aero Subaru in 1964, the first prototype flying on 12 August 1965. [1] It is a low-wing all-metal aircraft, fitted with a fixed nosewheel undercarriage and a sliding canopy. It was first certified in Japan on 6 July 1966, with certification in the United States occurring on 26 September 1967. [1]
Production started in March 1968, continuing until 1986, with a total of 275 built. [2]
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1976-1977 [1]
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