Dudley Watt D.W.2
Dudley Watt · United Kingdom · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Dudley Watt D.W.2 was a 1930s British two-seat light biplane designed by K. N. Pearson for Dudley Watt.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat light biplane of wood and fabric
- Two open cockpits
- Tailskid landing gear
A wood and fabric biplane with two open cockpits and a tailskid.
Specifications
- The Dudley Watt D.W.2 has a length of 7.87 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.09 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built at Brooklands and first flew on 17 May 1930. It was powered by a 90 hp ADC Cirrus III piston engine.
Variants
Only one was built, registered G-AAWK.
Where you'll see it
It was designed for exceptional handling at low speeds to compete with the de Havilland Moth family. It was sold in February 1934 and dismantled by the end of the year.
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