Dätwyler Trailer

Trailer
Role Glider tug
National origin Switzerland
Manufacturer Max Dätwyler & Co
First flight 1962
Number built 1
Developed from Piper PA-18 Super Cub

The Dätwyler 1038 MDC Trailer was a 1960s Swiss glider tug variant of the American Piper PA-18 Super Cub.[1]

Development

Dätwyler had experience converting a number of war-surplus Piper Cubs for the civilian market.[1] He used this experience to create a single-seat glider tug variant, using the wings, tail unit and landing gear from the post-war Super Cub, mated to his newly designed fuselage.[1] Powered by a Franklin flat six piston engine, it first flew in 1960. Only one was built.[1]

Specifications

Data from Orbis[1]

General characteristics

Performance


References

Notes

Bibliography

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. 
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing. 
  • Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-194-X. 
  • Jackson, A.J. (1973). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 1. London: Putnam. ISBN 0-370-10006-9. 
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1-85753-198-1. 


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