Dornier S-Ray 007
Dornier Technologie · Germany · first flew 2007 · light aircraft
The Dornier S-Ray 007 is a two-seat amphibious aircraft designed by Dornier Technologie. It is similar in concept to the Dornier Libelle of the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat amphibious flying boat
- High wing with a one-piece wing on a central support pylon
- Rotax 912S engine mounted on the pylon
A high-wing flying boat with a central Rotax 912S engine and propeller on a support pylon above the fuselage. The hull is built from reinforced plastics with carbon fibre and has retractable landing gear.
Specifications
- The Dornier S-Ray 007 has a length of 6.75 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9 m (30 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The maiden flight was held on 14 July 2007 at Friedrichshafen airport, piloted by Gerhard Thalhammer. The aircraft was originally called the Dornier Libelle and later the Dornier Stingray before becoming the S-Ray 007.
Variants
It was developed from the Dornier Libelle and carried the names Libelle and Stingray before the S-Ray 007 name was adopted.
Where you'll see it
The project was led by Iren Dornier, grandson of Claude Dornier and owner of Dornier Technologie.
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