The Barracuda is a light multi-purpose aircraft, developed by the American company W.B. Buethe Enterprises. Its chief designer was William Buethe, and the prototype’s first flight occurred on June 25, 1975.
Design and Technical Specifications
The Buethe Barracuda aircraft was a two-seater, cantilever low-wing monoplane with retractable landing gear. For its powerplant, a six-cylinder Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 piston engine was selected, delivering 250 hp (186 kW) with a two-bladed propeller.
Availability to Customers
The Buethe Barracuda was offered to customers either as a kit for self-assembly or as a complete set of blueprints.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Barracuda |
| Wingspan, m | 7.54 |
| Aircraft length, m | 6.55 |
| Wing area, m2 | 11.15 |
| Empty weight | 712 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1043 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 |
| Power, hp | 1 x 250 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 335 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 300 |
| Practical range, km | 1480 |
| Maximum rate of climb, m/min | 780 |
| Crew, crew members | 2 |
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