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AvPay offers a global marketplace for Fouga CM.8 aircraft, connecting buyers and sellers across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and beyond. Discover your ideal new or used Fouga CM.8 in our growing online selection. The Fouga CM.8 is a French single seat sailplane developed in the immediate post war period and it remains an important type for collectors and historic glider enthusiasts.
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Interesting facts about the Fouga CM.8
✈ The Fouga CM.8 first flew in 1948 and marked Fouga’s early return to aircraft production in post war France.
✈ It was designed as a single seat high performance sailplane intended for advanced sport flying and competition use.
✈ The CM.8 featured a wooden airframe with a high aspect ratio wing of 13 metres span in the CM.8/13 configuration.
✈ The standard CM.8/13 variant had an empty weight of 247 kg and a gross weight of 330 kg which reflects its lightweight performance focused design.
✈ Its never exceed speed was published as 275 km/h which was competitive for late 1940s gliders.
✈ Fouga later adapted the basic CM.8 airframe to create small powered derivatives fitted with Turbomeca engines for experimental and sport use.
✈ Some variants used shortened wings and modified fuselages for specialised roles such as air racing.
✈ The CM.8 programme helped establish Fouga’s reputation in light aircraft design before the company became widely known for the later Magister jet trainer.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Fouga CM.8
Recognised variants of the Fouga CM.8 family include the CM.8, CM.8/13 and CM.8/15 sailplanes along with powered and specialised derivatives such as the CM.8 R.13 Cyclone, CM.8 R.13 Sylphe II, CM.8 R.13 Sylphe III, CM.8 R9.8 Cyclope I, CM.8 R9.8 Cyclope II and the CM.8 R8.3 Midget. The CM.8/13 configuration is the best documented glider version with a 13 metre wingspan and defined performance figures. The powered Sylphe and Cyclope developments introduced Turbomeca engines and reduced span wings for sport and racing roles. These differences matter to buyers because original sailplane examples appeal to historic gliding collectors while powered variants attract interest as rare experimental light aircraft.
Fouga CM.8 Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 6.55 m (21 ft 6 in)
Wingspan: 13.00 m (42 ft 8 in)
Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Wing Area: 13.0 m² (140 sq ft)
Empty Weight: 247 kg (545 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 330 kg (728 lb)
Rate of Sink: 1.22 m/s (240 ft/min)
FAQs About the Fouga CM.8
What type of aircraft is the Fouga CM.8?
The Fouga CM.8 is a French single seat sailplane designed for sport and competition gliding in the late 1940s.
How many seats does the Fouga CM.8 have?
The standard CM.8 sailplane configuration has one seat for a single pilot.
Is the Fouga CM.8 powered?
The original CM.8 variants are unpowered gliders. Later derivatives in the broader CM.8 family were fitted with small Turbomeca engines for specialised roles.
What is the wingspan of the Fouga CM.8/13?
The documented CM.8/13 version has a wingspan of 13.00 metres which supports its high aspect ratio glider performance.
What role was the Fouga CM.8 designed for?
Fouga developed the CM.8 primarily for advanced sport flying and competition gliding during the early post war period in France.
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