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Wassmer WA-30 Bijave

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Wassmer WA-30 Bijave

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The French Wassmer WA-30 Bijave, introduced in 1958, was a two-seat training glider with a 16.9-metre wingspan and 9-metre fuselage. Designed for soaring and training operations, it represented French glider design philosophy emphasizing efficiency and pilot development. The Bijave served European gliding communities.

Specifications

Role
Two-seat training glider
Origin
France
Crew
2
First flight
1958
Length
9 m
Wingspan
16.9 m