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Top speed
  
300 km/h

Length
  
6.96 m

Manufacturer
  
Société Poulet

Wingspan
  
8.4 m

First flight
  
1969

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The Dalotel DM-165 was a French two-seat training monoplane designed by Michel Dalotel. A number of variants were proposed but only the prototype was built.

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Design and development

The DM-165 was a tandem two-seat low-wing monoplane. Powered by a 165 hp (121 kW) Continental IO-346A flat-four piston engine. It had a tailwheel and retractable landing gear which folded inwards. Dalotel was assisted by Société Poulet in the construction of the prototype, registered F-PPZE, which was first flown in April 1969. The aircraft was successfully tested during 1970 but despite efforts to market the aircraft none were ordered.

The aircraft was based at Meaux-Esbly airfield, to the west of Paris, for several years and was then sold to a pilot owner in the United Kingdom.

Variants

DM-165
Prototype with retractable landing gear and powered by a 165 hp (121 kW) Continental IO-346A piston engine, one built.
DM-125 Club
Proposed variant with fixed landing gear and powered by a 125 hp (92 kW) engine, not built.
DM-160 Club
Proposed variant with fixed landing gear and powered by a 160 hp (118 kW) engine, not built.
DM-160 Professional
Proposed variant of the DM-160 with retractable landing gear and constant speed propeller, not built.

Specifications (DM-165)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Length: 6.96 m (22 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.40 m (27 ft 6¾ in)
  • Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9¼ in)
  • Wing area: 12.30 m2 (132.40 ft2)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-346A flat-four piston engine, 121 kW (165 hp)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

    • References

    Dalotel DM-165 Wikipedia
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