Parrish Dart
Parrish Aircraft Xperimental · United States · first flew 1995 · light aircraft
The Parrish Dart is an American canard-configuration homebuilt aircraft designed by Jimmy R. Parrish.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, tail-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.39 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Canard configuration
- Mid-mounted wing
- Single pusher engine, a Volkswagen four-cylinder
A small canard homebuilt with a single pusher engine, a 75 hp Volkswagen automotive conversion.
Specifications
- The Parrish Dart has a length of 4.39 m (14 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was produced by Parrish Aircraft Xperimental, Inc. of Plantation, Florida, and first flew in the autumn of 1995.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
When it was available, the aircraft was supplied in the form of plans for amateur construction.
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