Edgley Optica
| EA-7 Optica | |
|---|---|
| Edgley Optica G-BOPO at the 2008 Sywell Airshow | |
| General information | |
| Type | Observation |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Edgley |
| Designer | John Edgley |
| Number built | 22 |
| History | |
| First flight | 14 December 1979 |
The Edgley EA-7 Optica is a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and intended as a low-cost alternative to helicopters. The Optica has a loiter speed of 130 km/h (70 kn; 81 mph) and a stall speed of 108 km/h (58 kn; 67 mph).
The aircraft's distinctive appearance has led to it being known as the "bug-eye" in some popular reports.