Fisher Dakota Hawk
Fisher Flying Products · Canada · first flew 1993 · light aircraft
The Fisher Dakota Hawk is a Canadian side-by-side two-seat, single-engined, high-wing monoplane kit aircraft for amateur builders.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing with V struts and jury struts
- Side-by-side two-seat cabin
- Steerable tail wheel with folding wings for storage or trailering
A wood-and-fabric high-wing monoplane with a geodesic wooden fuselage, V-strut wing bracing and bungee-sprung main gear.
Specifications
- The Fisher Dakota Hawk has a length of 6.02 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.69 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Fisher Aircraft in the United States in 1993. The company was originally based in Edgeley, North Dakota, and is now in Dorchester, Ontario.
Variants
Specified engines range from the 65 hp Continental A65 to the 120 hp Jabiru 3300, including the Rotax 912UL and 912ULS.
Where you'll see it
Twenty-five had been built by 2004. It qualifies as an ultralight in some countries such as Canada, and as a US Experimental Light Sport Aircraft.
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