Smith DSA-1 Miniplane
Sky Classic Aircraft · United States · first flew 1956 · light aircraft
The Smith DSA-1 Miniplane is a single-seat, single-engine sport biplane designed by Frank W. Smith in the United States in the 1950s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.65 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tiny single-seat biplane
- Single flat-four engine in the nose
- Span of only 5.18 m
A very small biplane 4.65 m long with a span of 5.18 m.
Specifications
- The Smith DSA-1 Miniplane has a length of 4.65 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was marketed for home building and first flew on 29 October 1956.
Variants
The name stands for Darn Small Aeroplane.
Where you'll see it
About 350 sets of plans had been sold by 1977. It uses a 108 hp Lycoming O-235.
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