DAR 6

DAR 6
Role	Training biplane
Manufacturer	DAR
Designer	Zevtan Lazarov
First flight	1930s
Primary user	Bulgarian Air Force

The DAR 6 was a 1930s Bulgarian two-seat biplane basic or advanced training aircraft.

The DAR 6 was designed by Zevtan Lazarov. It was constructed by the Bulgarian State Aircraft Workshops (DAR).

The aircraft was a conventional biplane with a fixed tailskid landing gear. It was powered by a radial engine.

Three versions were initially developed:

• Basic training version, powered by an 85 hp (63 kW) Walter Vega engine;
• Advanced training version, powered by a 145 hp (108 kW) Walter Mars engine;
• 1937 Model DAR 6a. This variant offered faired struts and redesigned divided landing gear. It was powered by a 150 hp (112 kW) Walter Mars engine.

Operators

• Bulgaria
  • Bulgarian Air Force

Specifications (DAR 6)

Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft, (Part Work 1982-1985), Orbis Publishing, Page 1295

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 6.85 m (22 ft 5¾ in)
• Wingspan: 9.05 m (29 ft 8¼ in)
• Height: 2.85 m (9 ft 4¼ in)
• Wing area: 19.30 m² (207.75 ft²)
• Empty weight: 510 kg (1124 lb)
• Gross weight: 770 kg (1697 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Walter Mars radial piston engine, 108 kW (145 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
• Range: 715 km (444 miles)

References

• The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft, (Part Work 1982-1985), Orbis Publishing, Page 1295