Douglas DA-1 Ambassador
Douglas Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Douglas DA-1 Ambassador was an American single-engined light aircraft of the 1920s, a parasol-wing monoplane intended for private use.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engined parasol-wing monoplane
- Wright Whirlwind radial engine
- Seats a pilot and two passengers
A parasol-wing monoplane powered by a 220 hp Wright Whirlwind nine-cylinder radial engine, with a 10.67 m wingspan.
Specifications
- The Douglas DA-1 Ambassador has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in September 1928.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
Only a single example was built. It was destroyed in a crash landing, and development was abandoned.
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