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DAR 6

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Top speed
  
180 km/h

Length
  
6.85 m

Wingspan
  
9.05 m

Manufacturer
  
Darzhavna Aeroplanna Rabotilnitsa

The DAR 6 was a 1930s Bulgarian two-seat basic or advanced biplane training aircraft.

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Design and development

The DAR 6 was designed by Zevtan Lazarov. It was constructed by the Bulgarian State Aircraft Workshops (DAR).

The aircraft was a conventional biplane with a fixed tailskid landing gear. It was powered by a radial engine.

Three versions were initially developed:

  • Basic training version, powered by an 85 hp (63 kW) Walter Vega engine;
  • Advanced training version, powered by a 145 hp (108 kW) Walter Mars I engine;
  • 1937 Model DAR 6a. This variant offered faired struts and redesigned divided landing gear. It was powered by a 150 hp (112 kW) Walter Mars I engine.

    • Operators

     Bulgaria
  • Bulgarian Air Force

    • Specifications (DAR 6)

    Data from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft, (Part Work 1982-1985), Orbis Publishing, Page 1295

    General characteristics

  • Crew: two, pilot and student
  • Length: 6.85 m (22 ft 5¾ in)
  • Wingspan: 9.05 m (29 ft 8¼ in)
  • Height: 2.85 m (9 ft 4¼ in)
  • Wing area: 19.30 m2 (207.75 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 510 kg (1124 lb)
  • Gross weight: 770 kg (1697 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Walter Mars I radial piston engine, 108 kW (145 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
  • Range: 715 km (444 miles)

    • References

    DAR 6 Wikipedia
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