Dittmar HD 153 Motor-Möwe
Dittmar · Germany · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Dittmar HD 153 Motor-Möwe was a West German light aircraft that was first flown in November 1953.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane light aircraft
- Single four-cylinder horizontally-opposed piston engine
- Fuel carried in two wing tanks
Look for a small high-wing monoplane with a single flat-four engine and a wooden fixed-pitch propeller.
Specifications
- The Dittmar HD 153 Motor-Möwe has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Dittmar HD 53 Möwe and was powered by a four-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine.
Variants
The HD 153A-1 Motor-Möwe was a two-seat version.
Where you'll see it
It entered service in 1956 with private owners and aero clubs.
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