Gordon Dove
Gordon · United Kingdom · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Gordon Dove was a British low-powered, low-wing, single-seat monoplane. It was built for the ultralight sports market in competition with aircraft such as the Belgian-designed Tipsy S.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Span of 8.3 m on a 5.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Low-powered engine of 28 hp
- Span of 8.3 m on a 5.6 m fuselage
A tiny single-seat low-wing monoplane of the late 1930s with a small engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Gordon Dove has a length of 5.56 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.31 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 3 March 1937. There was little enthusiasm for such machines in England in the late 1930s.
Variants
There were no variants. Only three were built.
Where you'll see it
A 28 hp engine gave a maximum speed of 95 mph and a cruising speed of 85 mph, with a range of about 400 miles.
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