- Dätwyler Trailer
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Trailer Role Glider tug National origin Switzerland Manufacturer Max Dätwyler & Co First flight 1962 Number built 1 Developed from Piper PA-18 Super Cub The Dätwyler 1038 MDC Trailer was a 1960s Swiss glider tug variant of the American Piper PA-18 Super Cub.[1]
Development
Dätwyler had experience converting a number of war-surplus Piper Cubs for the civilian market.[1] He used this experience to create a single-seat glider tug variant, using the wings, tail unit and landing gear from the post-war Super Cub, mated to his newly designed fuselage.[1] Powered by a Franklin flat six piston engine, it first flew in 1960. Only one was built.[1]
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 7.01 m (23 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 10.69 m (35 ft 1 in)
- Height: 2.04 m (6 ft 8½ in)
- Wing area: 16.58 m2 (178.5 ft2)
- Empty weight: 505 kg (1114 lb)
- Gross weight: 650 kg (1435 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Franklin 6A4-165-B3 flat-six piston engine, 123 kW (165 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
- Cruising speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
- Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1 85310 104 X.
- Jackson, A.J. (1973). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 1. London: Putnam. ISBN 0 370 10006 9.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85733 1981 1.
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