Dale Weejet 800
Dale-Air Engineering · United States · first flew 1956 · light aircraft
The Dale Weejet 800 was an early light jet intended for high-speed personal transport or primary military training. It was a two-seat, mid-winged, all-aluminium aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.47 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- V-tail arrangement
- Two triangular air inlets mounted on the inboard wing roots
- Two-seat side-by-side cockpit with retractable tricycle gear and tip tanks
A small jet with a V-tail, mid-set swept wings, tip tanks and air inlets at the wing roots.
Specifications
- The Dale Weejet 800 has a length of 7.47 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 538 km/h (334 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Harold Dale and Edward Gagnier developed it, and the prototype was built in two and a half years. Its engine was a 920 lb thrust Continental-Turbomeca Marbore II.
Variants
Only the one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
Harold Dale made the first test flight on 30 March 1956. During a spin test the canopy opened, the pilot bailed out safely and the prototype crashed. A planned US Navy demonstration was cancelled.
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