Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation

Aerocar Sooper-Coot Model A (USA)

   A light­weight homebuilt amphibian first flown in February 1971. Basic structure is of wood but the tailboom and tail unit can be of steel tube and fabric, wood monocoque or all-metal construction. The ‘float-wing’ configuration permits rough-water operation and all control surfaces are statically balanced. The wings, tailplane and elevators all fold. Over 400 Sooper-Coots are under construction, with 50 already flying.
   Data: Recommended engine Franklin 134 or 104 kW (180 or 220 hp) Wing span 10.97 m (36 ft 0 in) Length 6.1 to 6.7 1 m (20 ft 0 in to 22 ft 0 in) Max T-O weight 884 kg (1.950 lb) Max cruising speed 209 km/h (130 mph)