DAR 6
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| DAR 6 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Training biplane |
| Manufacturer | DAR |
| Designed by | Zevtan Lazarov |
| Maiden flight | 1930s |
| Primary user | Bulgarian Air Force |
The DAR 6 was a 1930s Bulgarian two-seat biplane basic or advanced training aircraft.
[edit] Design and development
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.
[edit] Operators
[edit] 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)
[edit] References
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft, (Part Work 1982-1985), Orbis Publishing, Page 1295
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