Udet U 10
Udet-Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Udet U 10 was a German two-seat light biplane of the early 1920s produced by Ernst Udet's own aircraft manufacturing company during the brief postwar German civil aviation boom.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1920s German light biplane
- Two-seat open cockpit
- Tractor engine with exposed cylinder heads
Small unequal-span biplane with slight stagger; open tandem cockpits; small rotary or light inline engine; fixed undercarriage with V-struts.
Specifications
- The Udet U 10 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
After WWI, the celebrated ace Ernst Udet established Udet-Flugzeugbau GmbH in Munich and produced a series of small biplanes for sport and touring. The U 10 was among the more capable of these designs, intended for private and aero club use. German aviation manufacturing was heavily restricted by the Versailles Treaty, limiting engine power and aircraft size, and Udet's designs worked within these constraints.
Variants
U 8, U 9, U 10, U 11 — each a small incremental refinement.
Where you'll see it
German civil aero clubs and private owners, early-to-mid 1920s.
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