OMA SUD Skycar

The twin-engine utility aircraft built for rugged field operations.

Overview

OMA SUD Italy ICAO: SKYC 2010–Present $960,000

The OMA SUD Skycar is an Italian-designed twin-engine utility aircraft introduced in the 1960s. Designed for short takeoff and landing performance, it was intended for operations in remote areas. Production remained limited.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 pistons
Engine type
Piston
Power
2 × 200 hp · 149 kW
Avionics
3D Synthetic Vision Digital Glass Cockpit, Garmin 430 GPS/COM/NAV/ILS, Garmin GTX330 Transponder
Wing tips
Raked wingtips
Seats
5
Crew
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Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
29 ft 3 in  ·  8.92 m
Tail height
8 ft 10 in  ·  2.70 m
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
39 ft 4 in  ·  12.00 m
Baggage volume
71 ft³  ·  2.0 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
4,400 lb  ·  2,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
1,200 lb  ·  550 kg
Fuel capacity
130 gal · 500 L · 400 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
160 kt  ·  184 mph  ·  296 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
1,090 nm  ·  1,250 mi  ·  2,020 km
Fuel burn
10.60 nm/gal  ·  5.19 km/L
Ceiling
18,000 ft  ·  5,500 m
Rate of climb
1,500 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
980 ft  ·  300 m
Landing distance
1,270 ft  ·  390 m
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OMA SUD Skycar

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Operational Context

OMA SUD Skycar — STOL utility aircraft

The Skycar first flew in 1967 and entered limited production soon after. It featured a high wing and fixed landing gear optimized for rough strips. The aircraft targeted utility and light transport roles.

Two piston engines producing approximately 260 horsepower each powered the aircraft. Cruise speed approached 160 knots (296 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeded 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg).

Although the Skycar demonstrated capable short-field performance, only a small number were built. The aircraft remains a niche example of European utility design from the 1960s.