DAR 9 Siniger
Darzhavna Aeroplanna Rabotilnitsa · Bulgaria · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The DAR 9 Siniger is a Bulgarian two-seat primary trainer monoplane built by the state aircraft workshop Darzhavna Aeroplanna Rabotilnitsa in the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Bulgarian inter-war high-wing monoplane trainer
- Single piston engine with strutted wing
- Product of Bulgaria's national aircraft factory DAR
High-wing strut-braced monoplane of conventional inter-war design; the Siniger is distinguished from other DAR types by its dimensions and single-engine trainer layout.
Specifications
- The DAR 9 Siniger has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Bulgarian state aircraft factory (DAR) produced a series of trainers and utility aircraft to equip the Bulgarian Air Force during the inter-war period and Second World War era. The Siniger was intended as a primary ab-initio trainer for Bulgarian military pilots.
Variants
Part of the DAR series of Bulgarian-built military aircraft; no major production variants of the Siniger are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Bulgarian Air Force during the Second World War period for pilot training.
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