Druine D.5 Turbi
Falconar Avia · France · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Druine D.5 Turbi was a light aircraft designed in France in the 1950s for home building. It was essentially a scaled-up version of the Druine Turbulent.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Tandem open cockpits for pilot and one passenger
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
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Specifications
- The Druine D.5 Turbi has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.7 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Roger Druine and first flew around 1953. Like the Turbulent it was wooden and could be powered by a variety of air-cooled engines.
Variants
The Turbi was a larger development of the Turbulent, and its specifications are quoted with a 45 hp Beaussier engine.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was marketed as plans and as a kit by Falconar Avia of Edmonton, Canada. Plans are now supplied by Manna Aviation of Australia.
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