Jodel DR.1052
Jodel / Robin · France · first flew 1967 · light aircraft
The Jodel DR.1052 is a two-seat light aircraft in the Jodel DR.105 family, built by Centre Est Aéronautique (later Robin) featuring the distinctive cranked Jodel wing and a Continental engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing Jodel with distinctive cranked gull-wing dihedral
- Side-by-side two-seat cabin with large sliding canopy
- Continental flat-four engine, fixed tricycle or tailwheel undercarriage
The cranked gull-wing dihedral — flat at the root then angled up toward the tip — is the unmistakable Jodel family trait; the DR.1052's enclosed side-by-side cabin and tricycle gear give it a more modern appearance than earlier tail-dragging Jodel designs.
Specifications
- The Jodel DR.1052 has a length of 6.64 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.72 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 1.
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History
The DR.100 family was developed by Pierre Robin and Jean Délémontez at Avions Pierre Robin (formerly Centre Est Aéronautique) in the 1960s, combining Jodel's cranked wing with more refined enclosed cabins. The DR.1052 was a specific engine/equipment variant within the DR.105 series, appealing to French flying clubs and private owners. Hundreds of DR.100-series aircraft were built through the late 1960s and 1970s.
Variants
The DR.105 series encompassed the 1050, 1051, 1052, and 1050M Ambassadeur variants differing in engine type and certification status; all share the same cranked wing platform.
Where you'll see it
Widely used by French aero-clubs and private owners; some examples exported across Europe and to former French territories.
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