Dallach D.2 Sunrise
Dallach · Germany · first flew 1986 · light aircraft
The Dallach D.2 Sunrise is a German tandem two-seat ultralight first flown in 1986, featuring a welded steel tube fuselage, a composite high wing, and the unusual characteristic that throttle control is available only from the rear cockpit.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Welded steel tube fuselage with fibreglass and CFRP wing; throttle from rear cockpit only |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Tandem two-seat ultralight with high strut-braced wing, tailwheel undercarriage
- Welded steel tube fuselage with fibreglass and CFRP wing; throttle from rear cockpit only
- Approximately 39 built, all in Germany
A high-wing strut-braced tandem-seat ultralight with a tailwheel, long-span straight wing, and a fuselage that tapers sharply to a narrow tail. The very high aspect ratio wing relative to fuselage length is a distinctive proportional cue.
Specifications
- The Dallach D.2 Sunrise has a length of 5.31 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.08 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 149 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Wolfgang Dallach, the Sunrise entered the growing German ultralight market in the mid-1980s. Approximately 39 examples were built, all in Germany, with various engine options ranging from 38 to 90 hp. The tandem seating and dual controls (minus rear throttle restriction) made it suitable for instruction.
Variants
Various engine fits from different builders; no formally designated variants.
Where you'll see it
Private ultralight and training use in Germany.
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