The GA-7 Story
Built With Greatness Inside & Out
The plane has a stellar heritage; the original creators (Grumman/Gulfstream) of the Cougar were known for preeminent aircraft that established the bar in various aviation categories including the F-14 Tomcat fighter (Top Gun – US Navy fighter), Ag-Cat (World renown agricultural plane), and Gulfstream jets (Prestigious, blue-chip corporate planes). Over 100 GA-7 aircraft were produced.
Strong & Light
Composite honeycomb sandwich panel fuselage construction often found in fighter jets
Rugged
47,674-hour wing spar lifespan - Ruggedness that far exceeds the competition
Enhanced Aerodynamics
Bonded wing skin reduces parts and fasteners to maximize airflow, reduce drag, and improve fuel efficiency. Retractable landing gear enhances aerodynamics
Enhanced Safety
Twin engines for redundancy along with plenty of fuel capacity
Short Takeoff and Landing
Take off and land in little over 1000 feet, climb at close to 1200 feet per minute
Long Range
Travel nearly 1000 miles in roomy comfort
GA-7 Performance
Conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Powerplants | (2) 160-hp Lycoming O-320-D1D
Propellers | 73-in. Hartzell, constant speed, full feathering
Length | 29 ft 8 in
Height | 10 ft 4 in
Wingspan | 36 ft 10 in
Seats | 4
Empty weight | 2,599 lb
Max takeoff weight | 3,800 lb
Payload w/full fuel | 517 lb
Fuel capacity, std | 118 gal (114 gal usable)/708 lb (684 lb usable)
Baggage capacity | 175 lb
Nose baggage | 75 lbs
Cruise range | 840 nm
Takeoff distance, ground roll | 1,000 ft
Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,850 ft
Rate of climb, sea level | 1,160 fpm
Single-engine ROC, sea level | 200 fpm
Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, each engine) @ 75% power, best power | 160 kt/5.3 hr 8,500 ft (9 gph) @ 45% power, best economy | 109 kt/10.6 hr 8,500 ft (5 gph)
Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,330 ft
Landing distance, ground roll | 710 ft
FAA/EASA certified GA-7 aircraft
The GA-7 Cougar ICE type possesses both FAA and EASA certifications for a Part 23 Type Certificate that covers small aircraft airworthiness standards applicable to normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes (small general aviation) planes.