Durand Mk V
William H. Durand (homebuilt) · United States · first flew 1978 · light aircraft
The Durand Mk V was a two-seat sports biplane developed in the United States in the 1970s and marketed for home building.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with large negative stagger
- I-struts bracing single-bay wings
- Wide canopy over side-by-side seating and a fixed tricycle undercarriage
The design was distinctive for a large negative stagger on the wings. Both wings had full-span flaps and lateral control was by spoilers on the lower wing rather than ailerons; the pilot and passenger sat side by side beneath an expansive canopy.
Specifications
- The Durand Mk V has a length of 6.17 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.47 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by William H. Durand and first flew on 28 June 1978. Durand sold 75 sets of plans by 1987 and 91 by 1998.
Variants
It was powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320.
Where you'll see it
By 1998 nine aircraft had flown.
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