DAR 10
Darzhavna Aeroplanna Rabotilnitsa · Bulgaria · first flew 1941 · fighter
The DAR 10 was a Bulgarian-designed and built fighter prototype of WWII, representing one of the few indigenous combat aircraft attempted in the Balkans during that period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Bulgarian WWII fighter prototype
- Low-wing monoplane of all-wood construction
- Single inline engine with spinner
A clean low-wing monoplane broadly similar in layout to contemporary European fighters; its Bulgarian origin and rarity make it distinctive by context rather than visible features.
Specifications
- The DAR 10 has a length of 9.54 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.2 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 490 km/h (304 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed by the Bulgarian state aircraft factory in Sofia, the DAR 10 flew in 1941 but did not proceed to production, partly because of the availability of German combat aircraft through Bulgaria's alliance with the Axis.
Variants
A single prototype was completed; no production variants were built.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; the sole prototype was used for evaluation only.
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