Davis DA-2
Davis Aircraft · United States · first flew 1966 · light aircraft
The Davis DA-2 is a light aircraft designed in the United States in the 1960s and marketed for homebuilding.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slab-like all-aluminium fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- V-tail
- Low-wing monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Slab-like all-aluminium fuselage
A low-wing monoplane with a V-tail, fixed tricycle undercarriage and a side-by-side seat for the pilot and one passenger.
Specifications
- The Davis DA-2 has a length of 5.44 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.86 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype made its first flight on 21 May 1966 and was exhibited at that year's EAA fly-in, winning awards for most outstanding design and most popular aircraft. It is powered by a 65 hp Continental A65.
Variants
The DA-3 was an enlarged four-seat version that was never completed.
Where you'll see it
About 45 had been built by 1985, and plans have been intermittently available over the years.
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