Pander E
Pander · Netherlands · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Pander E was the first indigenous Dutch training aircraft, used by clubs and privately owned. It was a two-seat, single-engine biplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small two-seat biplane with a much smaller lower wing
- Single engine of 45 hp in the nose
- Length of 6.2 m and upper span of 10 m
A small two-seat biplane whose lower wing is only 5 m across against 10 m for the upper wing.
Specifications
- The Pander E has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 126 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 18 February 1926. Seventeen were built in the Netherlands from 1926, with engines of increasing power.
Variants
The aircraft were built with engines of increasing power over the production run.
Where you'll see it
It was used by flying clubs and private owners as a sport and training aircraft. The initial 45 hp engine gave a maximum speed of 78 mph.
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