Działowski D.K.D.3
Stanisław Działowski · Poland · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The D.K.D.3 was a Polish single-seat parasol-wing sports aircraft designed by Stanisław Działowski.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing
- Single-seat sports aircraft
- Six-cylinder radial engine
Look for a small single-seat parasol monoplane with a radial engine.
Specifications
- The Działowski D.K.D.3 has a length of 5.2 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 3 October 1927.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
It flew in demonstrations and in national competitions into the early 1930s.
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