DAR 10F

Darzhavna Aeroplanna Rabotilnitsa · Bulgaria · first flew 1941 · fighter

The DAR 10F is a Bulgarian single-engine low-wing monoplane designed by the state aircraft workshop Darzhavna Aeroplanna Rabotilnitsa as a light attack and advanced trainer aircraft. It represented a significant indigenous design achievement for Bulgarian aviation.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	9.5 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Bulgarian-designed low-wing monoplane fighter-trainer
Enclosed cockpit with retractable undercarriage
One of few Bulgarian indigenously designed combat aircraft

A conventional low-wing monoplane of medium size with a large radial engine cowling, retractable undercarriage, and enclosed cockpit; unremarkable in outline but notable as a genuine Bulgarian indigenous design.

Specifications

The DAR 10F has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
It has a wingspan of 12.2 m (40 ft).
Its maximum speed is 460 km/h (286 mph).
Typical crew: 1.

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History

Developed in the late 1930s and first flown around 1941, the DAR 10F was produced in limited numbers for the Bulgarian Air Force. The type demonstrated a reasonable performance level for the period, though Bulgarian industry could not match the output of major aircraft manufacturers.

Variants

The DAR 10 family included trainer and fighter sub-variants; the 10F designation refers to the fighter-configured member of the series.

Where you'll see it

Served with the Bulgarian Air Force during World War II in limited numbers, operating alongside imported German and Italian aircraft.

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