Davis DA-1
Davis Aircraft Corp · United States · first flew 1958 · light aircraft
The Davis DA-1 was a light aircraft designed in the United States in the 1950s which never progressed beyond the prototype stage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- V-tail instead of a fin and tailplane
- Single Lycoming O-360 tractor engine
A high-wing, V-tailed light aircraft with a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 and a 9.76 m span, with room for four passengers.
Specifications
- The Davis DA-1 has a length of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.76 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Leeon D. Davis and first flew on 24 May 1958.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
Davis tried to bring the plane to market as a certified aircraft, with a goal selling price of under
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