SAN Jodel D.140 Mousquetaire

Development

SAN had been producing the earlier Jodel D.117 under licence from which it then developed the larger 4 to 5-seat D.140. The prototype D.140 registration F-BIZE first flew on 4 July 1958. Early versions had a low triangular-shaped fin and rudder.

The final version was a glider tug variant the D.140R Abeille. Both the D.140E and D.140R were ordered by the French Air Force. As well as 243 factory-built aircraft more than 20 have been homebuilt from plans. The type was flown by aero clubs and private owners and remains in use in 2014.

Plans remain available in 2012.

Variants

D.140 Mousquetaire

Prototype powered by a 180hp Lycoming O-360 engine, one built.

D.140A Mousquetaire

Production variant with cabin ventilation, 45 built.

D.140B Mousquetaire II

Improved variant with better brakes, new engine cowling and better ventilation, 56 built.

D.140C Mousquetaire III

A D.140B with an enlarged swept tail, 70 built.

D.140E Mousquetaire IV

A D.140C with a further enlarged tail, modified ailerons and an all flying elevator/tailplane, 43 built.

D.140R Abeille

Glider towing variant with cut-down rear fuselage, new high vision canopy, 28 built first flown in 1965.

Operators

 France

French Air Force

Specifications (D.140)

General characteristics

Crew: 1

Capacity: 4

Length: 7.92 m (26 ft 0 in)

Wingspan: 10.27 m (33 ft 8 in)

Height: 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)

Wing area: 18.5 m² (199 sq ft)

Empty weight: 660 kg (1,455 lb)

Max takeoff weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)

Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360 piston engine, 130 kW (180 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 290 km/h (180 mph; 157 kn)