Jodel D11
Jodel · France · first flew 1950 · light aircraft
The Jodel D11 is a French two-seat light aircraft featuring the characteristic Jodel cranked wing with pronounced dihedral on the outer panels. It is widely built by amateur constructors across Europe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- French light aircraft with distinctive cranked dihedral wing
- Jodel's signature polyhedral low-set wing
- Tandem two-seat homebuilt or factory-built GA type
The cranked gull-wing with no continuous straight leading edge and the low-slung nose are unmistakable Jodel hallmarks; the D11 is the smallest and simplest of the series.
Specifications
- The Jodel D11 has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.22 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 1.
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History
Designed by Jean Délémontez and Edouard Joly, the Jodel series began in the late 1940s and the D11 was among the earliest models. The distinctive wing design — with a flat inner section and sharply dihedralled outer panels — became the signature of all Jodel aircraft. The type was licensed to numerous manufacturers and construction groups.
Variants
The Jodel family spawned numerous variants including the D112 and D117; the basic D11 airframe was also the basis for the larger D140 Mousquetaire.
Where you'll see it
Widely flown by private owners and flying clubs across France and Europe; the type remains popular with homebuilders.
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