Blackbird Tires

BLACKBIRD BANNER

BUILT TO OUTLAST. ENGINEERED TO PERFORM.

VSE Aviation’s new Aero Classic Blackbird tire—building on the legacy of Desser Aerospace—is poised to set a new benchmark for value and durability. The Blackbird brings a combination of premium design technology, innovative materials, and cost-saving retreadability that promises to deliver substantial benefits and the lowest cost per landing for flight schools, universities and private pilots alike.

WHY CHOOSE BLACKBIRD?

  • Extended tire life with full nylon belt package for durability and reliability
  • Advanced carcass construction with long wearing tread compounds
  • Top-tier tire features, without the top-tier price

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully-belted, lightweight carcass
  • .24 tread depth (6.00-6) -- up to 23% deeper than competitors
  • Engineered for harsh training and repeated retreading cycles
  • FAA TSO-C62d certified