Giles G-202

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G-202
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Role aerobatic aircraft
Manufacturer AkroTech Aviation
Avions Mudry
DesignerRichard Giles
First flight1995
Number builtAt least 26 [1]
Developed from Giles G-200

The Giles G-202 is an unlimited-level aerobatic airplane designed by Richard Giles.

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This carbon fiber composite monoplane was manufactured by AkroTech Aviation in Troutdale, Oregon. The tandem two-seater was based upon the single-seater Giles G-200. [2]

The G-202 was produced and sold as kit plane by AkroTech, and slightly modified as the CAP 222 by Avions Mudry (France). [3] [4]

Operational history

Specifications (G-202)

Data from [9] [10]

General characteristics

Performance

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