Howard DGA-4
Howard Aircraft · United States · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Howard DGA-4, also known as Mike, was a racing aeroplane built by Ben Howard, the next in a series of his racers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat racing aeroplane
- Low-wing monoplane
- Menasco Buccaneer inline engine
A racer powered by a 200 hp Menasco Buccaneer 485 cubic inch inline engine.
Specifications
- The Howard DGA-4 has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.12 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1932.
Variants
Two were built, Mike and Ike (the DGA-5), each with a different landing gear design.
Where you'll see it
The DGA-5 also carried the name Miss Chevrolet.
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