Dudek V-1 Sportplane
Stan Dudek · United States · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The Dudek V-1 Sportplane is a low-wing homebuilt aircraft with conventional landing gear. It was designed by Stan Dudek and developed from the Piper J-2 Cub.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing homebuilt single-seater
- Conventional landing gear
- Continental A65 engine of 65 hp
A small low-wing single-seater with conventional tailwheel gear and a span of about 6.4 m.
Specifications
- The Dudek V-1 Sportplane has a length of 5.28 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.35 m (21 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The V-1 first flew on 11 March 1955. It used a 65 hp Continental A65 engine.
Variants
The V-1 was a low-wing, open-cockpit conversion of the Piper J-2 Cub, built from a J-2 donor aircraft with landing gear from a Piper J-5.
Where you'll see it
It was built by amateurs as a homebuilt aircraft with a single seat.
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