Dart Flittermouse
Dart Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Dart Flittermouse is a British single-seat ultralight designed by A R Weyl and built by Dart Aircraft Limited at Dunstable, England.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wingspan of 12.35 m on a 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat ultralight
- Single pusher engine, a 25 hp Scott Squirrel
- Wingspan of 12.35 m on a 6.86 m fuselage
It is a high-wing ultralight with a single pusher engine and a long wingspan compared with its length.
Specifications
- The Dart Flittermouse has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.35 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 103 km/h (64 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1936.
Variants
Only one Flittermouse was built.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was scrapped and retired in 1951.
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