Deliveries of the Model GA-7 began in February 1978. The Cougar was on the market only seven months before Grumman American Aviation Corp. was purchased by Allen Paulson of American Jet Industries.. The Gulfstream American GA-7 Cougar is an American all-metal, 4-seat, twin-engined light aircraft. The Cougar was a twin-engine development of the Gulfstream American AA-5B Tiger and traces its lineage to the AA-1 Yankee Clipper and the Bede BD-1. General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: three passengers Length: 28 ft 8 in (8.74 m)
The Grumman American GA-7 was Grumman's first (and last) stab at a twin-engine aircraft. The company hoped this entry would offer the comfort and performance of a complex single-engine aircraft such as the Beechcraft Bonanza with the added safety of a second engine for pilots wanting to fly at night and over mountains.. Find 1978 GRUMMAN GA 7 COUGAR with serial number on Aircraft.com. View photos, ownership, registration history, and more. Aircraft.com is the leading registry for planes, jets, and helicopters