Dätwyler Trailer
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]Data from Orbis[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 8.5 in)
- Wing area: 16.58 m2 (178.5 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 505 kg (1,114 lb)
- Gross weight: 650 kg (1,435 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Franklin 6A4-165-B3 flat-six piston engine , 123 kW (165 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h (124 mph, 108 kn)
- Cruise speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
References
[edit]Notes
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- 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 1-85310-194-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 1-85753-198-1.
Further reading
[edit]- Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1966). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1966–67. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd.
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